Dietary Cook

Manchester Healthcare Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Healthcare Center in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a dedicated Dietary Cook to prepare a wide variety of meals for residents, staff, and visitors. This full-time role emphasizes quality, safety, and timely service in a supportive Nutritional Services team.

You will follow menus and recipes, plan cooking schedules, supervise other staff in the absence of the manager, and maintain a clean, compliant kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in commercial/volume food preparation required.
• Serve-Safe Certification required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy.
• Ability to positively interact with residents/patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of foods according to menus and recipes.
• Plan cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules.
• Perform related duties and cleaning duties as assigned.
• Direct other Food and Nutrition Services employees in the absence of the Food Service Director and Assistant Food Service Director/Chef Manager.
• Maintain a clean and safe food preparation environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Food safety awareness

Meal prep experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Dietary Cook

Job Location

Los Angeles, CA

Company

Manchester Healthcare Center

Job Summary

Manchester Healthcare Center is seeking a dedicated and skilled Dietary Cook to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. As a Dietary Cook, you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods for our residents, employees, and visitors. If you have experience in commercial/volume food preparation and are passionate about providing exceptional service, we encourage you to apply for this full-time opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of foods according to menus and recipes
• Plan cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules
• Perform related duties and cleaning duties as assigned
• Direct other Food and Nutrition Services employees in the absence of the Food Service Director and Assistant Food Service Director/Chef Manager
• Maintain a clean and safe food preparation environment

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in commercial/volume food preparation required
• Serve-Safe Certification required
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the spoken English language
• Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy
• Ability to positively interact with residents/patients

Work Schedule

• Thursday and Friday: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
• Saturday and Sunday: 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Occupational Exposure: Category I

Department: Nutritional Services

Reports to: Dietary Supervisor

FLSA: Non-Exempt