Cook

Ridgeway Post Acute; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeway Post Acute in Petaluma, CA is seeking an experienced Cook to join our dietary team. The role covers a split shift on AM and PM with a full-time schedule and starting pay of $20/hr plus DOE.

Our facility serves residents in long-term and post-acute care, and the kitchen team ensures healthy, well-balanced meals with proper safety practices. Previous healthcare or large-volume cooking experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience, healthcare or large-volume preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and kitchen sanitation.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Dependable, organized, and committed to resident care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals following menus and dietary requirements.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Collaborate with the dietary manager and team members.
• Assist with kitchen organization, cleaning, and meal service.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Communication

Dependable

Job description

## CookApplylocations: Ridgeway Post Acutetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR178598**Cook – Ridgeway Post Acute** Petaluma, CA Starting Pay: $20hr + DOE**Full Time:** Covering split shift each week AM and PM shiftsRidgeway Post Acute, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Petaluma, CA, is seeking an **experienced and motivated Cook** to join our dietary team. Our kitchen team plays a vital role in providing healthy, well-balanced meals to residents in our long-term care and post-acute care community.**Why Work With Us*** Full-time schedule* Supportive team environment with strong leadership* Make a positive impact every day### **Key Responsibilities*** Prepare and cook meals following menus and dietary requirements* Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices* Collaborate with the dietary manager and team members* Assist with kitchen organization, cleaning, and meal service**Qualifications*** Previous cooking experience required (healthcare or large-volume preferred)* Knowledge of safe food handling and kitchen sanitation* Team player with strong communication skills* Dependable, organized, and committed to resident careThis is a great opportunity for a dependable **Cook, Line Cook, or Food Service Worker** looking for a rewarding role in healthcare. Apply today and join the Ridgeway Post Acute team, where your skills and compassion make a difference!***We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.***We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.### Elevated Care Starts With YouPACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.### Equal Opportunity WorkplaceWe celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.