Dietary Cook - On Call

St. Francis Healthcare Center in; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits may be available based onelig

Job summary

St. Francis Healthcare is seeking an On-Call Dietary Cook to join our dietary team. The role involves preparing nutritious meals for residents while upholding food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.

Ideal candidates are reliable, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced healthcare dining setting, reporting to the Dietary Supervisor. May assist with daily kitchen operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare/long-term care or institutional foodservice preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and infection-control practices.
• Ability to prepare regular, modified and therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods in large quantities per menus and recipes.
• Follow portion-control guidelines and ensure meal accuracy.
• Prepare regular, modified, and special diets.
• Monitor temperatures per safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen.
• Assist with meal service and distribution.
• Clean and sanitize cooking equipment and work areas.
• Complete sanitation and cleaning schedules.
• Present meals attractively to residents.
• Work with dietary staff and other departments.

Skills

Healthcare kitchen experience

Food safety

Sanitation practices

Therapeutic diets

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Pay: $22.00-$23.00 per hour

Employment Type: On-Call

Benefits: Benefits may be available based on eligibility

Join Our Dietary Team

St. Francis Healthcare is seeking a dependable and experienced On-Call Dietary Cook to join our team. The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious, appetizing meals for residents while maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and quality.

The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare dining environment. This position reports directly to the Dietary Supervisor and may assist with daily kitchen operations as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities according to approved menus and recipes.


• Follow portion-control guidelines and ensure meal accuracy.


• Prepare regular, modified, and special diets, including pureed foods.


• Monitor and record food temperatures in accordance with food safety regulations.


• Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment.


• Ensure sanitizer buckets contain the proper quaternary solution levels.


• Assist with meal service and food distribution.


• Clean and sanitize cooking equipment, work areas, dishes, and serving carts.


• Complete assigned cleaning schedules and sanitation procedures.


• Present meals in an attractive and appealing manner for residents.


• Work cooperatively with dietary staff and other facility departments.


• Assist with the orientation and training of dietary personnel as needed.


• Report resident care concerns, safety issues, or potential problems to the appropriate supervisor or department.


• Perform other duties as assigned to support dietary services and resident satisfaction.

Dietary Cook - On Call (Food Services)

Qualifications

• Previous experience preparing meals in a healthcare, long-term care, hospital, or institutional setting preferred.


• Ability to prepare high-quality meals in large quantities.


• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and infection-control practices.


• Ability to accurately prepare special and therapeutic diets.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Dependable, professional, and committed to providing quality service to residents.

Why Join Our Team?

As an On-Call Dietary Cook, you will play an important role in ensuring our residents receive nutritious, safe, and enjoyable meals.

Join St. Francis Healthcare and help create exceptional dining experiences that support the health, comfort, and well-being of our residents.

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.