Dietary Cook On-Call

Visalia Post Acute; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training opportunities

Professional development

Benefits eligibility

Job summary

Visalia Post Acute is seeking a dependable On-Call Dietary Cook to join our dietary team and prepare nutritious meals for residents.

You will follow approved menus, accommodate diets, maintain a clean kitchen, and coordinate with staff to ensure timely service. This on-call role offers meaningful work and opportunities to grow in healthcare food service.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in healthcare or high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and special diet instructions.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safe food handling.
• Strong time management and dependability.
• Willingness to cover varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus and portion guidelines.
• Follow prescribed diets, textures, and resident dietary restrictions.
• Ensure meals are appealing and served at proper temperatures.
• Record food temperatures and follow safe handling procedures.
• Prepare modified-texture foods as directed.
• Coordinate with dietary staff for timely service.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and equipment.
• Label, date, and store food; monitor supplies.
• Report equipment issues and safety concerns to the Dietary Supervisor.
• Follow facility safety, sanitation, and infection prevention procedures.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Dietary Cook - On-Call

Visalia Post Acute

Pay Range: $18.48-$18.50 per hour, based on experience

Bring Your Cooking Skills to a Team That Cares!

Visalia Post Acute is seeking a dependable On-Call Dietary Cook to join our dietary team! Help make each day better for our residents by preparing nutritious, flavorful meals that support their health, comfort, and well-being.

Schedule: On-call, providing coverage as needed. Hours and shifts may vary based on facility needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus, recipes, and portion guidelines.
• Follow prescribed diets, food texture requirements, and resident dietary restrictions.
• Ensure meals are appealing, properly prepared, and served at appropriate temperatures.
• Record food temperatures and follow safe food handling and storage procedures.
• Prepare modified-texture foods, including pureed meals, as directed.
• Coordinate with dietary staff to ensure timely meal preparation and service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen, including equipment and work surfaces.
• Properly label, date, and store food and assist with monitoring supplies.
• Report equipment issues, food safety concerns, and resident meal concerns to the Dietary Supervisor.
• Follow facility safety, sanitation, and infection prevention procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience preferred, especially in a healthcare, long-term care, or high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and special diet instructions.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, kitchen sanitation, and safe food handling.
• Strong time management, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to provide coverage for varying shifts as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job duties, with reasonable accommodations as needed.

Why Join Visalia Post Acute?

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Meaningful work supporting residents' nutrition and quality of life.
• Opportunities to build your culinary and healthcare food service skills.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Benefits based on eligibility and facility policy.

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.