Dietary Cook

Rossmoor Post Acute in; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid time off and holiday pay

Benefits package for eligible employee

Ongoing training and professional dev

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Rossmoor Post Acute in Walnut Creek is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to join our dedicated team. You will prepare nutritious meals, follow approved menus and physician-prescribed diets, and help maintain a clean, organized kitchen.

This role emphasizes food safety, accurate portioning, and collaboration with dietary staff to ensure timely meal service. Previous healthcare or hospital kitchen experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate clearly.
• Ability to follow diets and portion controls.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced kitchen.
• Attention to detail in food handling and labeling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus and diets.
• Ensure meals are prepared, portioned, and served in line with dietary guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Store, label, and rotate food items using safe handling practices.
• Monitor food temperatures and keep production records.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to ensure timely meal service.
• Assist with inventory, stocking, and receiving food deliveries.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Food Handler Card

Job description

Rossmoor Post Acute is looking for a dependable and motivated Dietary Cook to join our dedicated team. If you enjoy preparing nutritious meals, take pride in maintaining a clean kitchen, and want to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Dietary Cook, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality meals that meet each resident's nutritional needs while ensuring all food safety and sanitation standards are followed.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Ongoing training and professional development

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus, recipes, and physician-prescribed diets.
• Ensure food is prepared, portioned, and served in accordance with dietary guidelines and quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, workstations, and food preparation areas.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food items using safe food handling practices.
• Monitor food temperatures and maintain accurate production records.
• Work collaboratively with dietary staff to ensure timely meal service.
• Assist with inventory, stocking, and receiving food deliveries as needed.
• Follow all federal, state, local, and facility policies regarding food safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a healthcare, skilled nursing, hospital, or commercial kitchen preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and infection control practices.
• Ability to prepare meals according to therapeutic and modified diets.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Food Handler Card (or ability to obtain one as required).

Why Rossmoor Post Acute?

At Rossmoor Post Acute, we are committed to providing exceptional care through compassion, teamwork, and excellence. Every member of our dietary department contributes to improving the health and well-being of our residents, and we value the dedication each employee brings to our team.

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.