Dietary Cook

Hayward Gardens Post Acute in; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time scheduling

On-call support team

Job summary

Hayward Gardens Post Acute is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to join our dietary services team in Hayward, CA. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and adhering to dietary guidelines.

This part-time, on-call role offers $20.00 per hour and opportunities to collaborate with a compassionate team and grow within a respected post-acute care organization. Previous healthcare kitchen experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in healthcare or food service settings preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines accurately.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliable and punctual with flexible scheduling.
• Food Handler Card preferred or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are prepared, portioned, and served per standards.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and storage areas.
• Assist with food preparation, stocking, and inventory.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to ensure timely meal service.
• Accommodate special diets and textures per dietary management.
• Adhere to state, federal, and facility regulations.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Recipe following

Teamwork

Reliability & punctuality

Flexibility

Food Handler Card

Job description

Hayward Gardens Post Acute is seeking a dependable and dedicated Dietary Cook to join our dietary services team. This position plays an important role in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to our residents while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus, recipes, and dietary requirements.
• Ensure food is prepared, portioned, and served in accordance with facility standards.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, workstations, and storage areas.
• Assist with food preparation, stocking, and inventory as needed.
• Work collaboratively with dietary staff to ensure timely meal service.
• Accommodate special diets and modified textures as directed by dietary management.
• Adhere to all state, federal, and facility regulations.

Dietary Cook (Food Services)

Hayward Gardens Post Acute

Location: Hayward, CA

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Position Type: Part-Time / On-Call

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a healthcare, long-term care, rehabilitation, or food service setting preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines accurately.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling.
• Food Handler Card preferred or ability to obtain upon hire.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay at $20.00 per hour
• Supportive team environment
• Flexible part-time and on-call scheduling
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' daily lives
• Career growth opportunities within a respected post-acute care organization

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.