Dietary Cook — Nourishing Meals, Flexible Schedule

Epic Healthcare; Bell Gardens (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful work environment

Competitive wages and benefit package

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Job summary

Epic Healthcare in Bell Gardens, CA is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare nourishing meals for residents in a compassionate, patient-centered kitchen.

You will follow infection control practices, manage food temperatures, and work with a team to meet menu guidelines and nutrition needs. Shift flexibility may include early mornings or evenings.

Joining this team offers opportunities to grow within a supportive culinary environment and contribute to resident well-being.

Qualifications

• 1+ year(s) of cook experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience cooking large quantities.
• Food Handler or Serv Safe certification.
• Experience with nutrition-focused meal prep.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe culinary environment with strict infection control.
• Keep kitchen and equipment clean and organized; ensure safe food temperatures.
• Wash, dry and store dishes after meals.
• Follow the provided menu to meet residents' nutrition needs.
• Assist in Health Department inspections when needed.
• Prepare nourishing meals and snacks using mostly non-processed foods.
• Report shortages of ingredients to the Culinary Lead.
• Report broken equipment to Culinary Lead immediately.
• May take extra shifts or help with special occasions; may include early morning or evening hours.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety

Nutrition knowledge

Education

Serv Safe certification

Job description

Epic Healthcare in Bell Gardens, CA is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare nourishing meals for residents in a compassionate, patient-centered kitchen.

You will follow infection control practices, manage food temperatures, and work with a team to meet menu guidelines and nutrition needs. Shift flexibility may include early mornings or evenings.

Joining this team offers opportunities to grow within a supportive culinary environment and contribute to resident well-being.