Dietary Cook - Part-Time, Nutritious Meals & Care Team

Mission Valley Post Acute; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team environment

Growth opportunities

Meaningful work

Job summary

Mission Valley Post Acute in Fremont, CA is hiring a part-time Dietary Cook to join our devoted dietary team. You’ll prepare nutritious meals, follow approved menus and dietary guidelines, and help ensure residents receive meals that are safe, appetizing, and tailored to individual needs.

This role offers competitive pay of $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, collaborative teamwork, and opportunities to grow in a compassionate, resident-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience in healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets is a plus.
• Current Food Handler Certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Compassionate approach when working with residents and healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure meals meet residents' nutritional needs and physician-ordered diets.
• Prepare and modify meals to accommodate special dietary needs, including diabetic, low-sodium, and texture-modified diets.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food items to maintain freshness and comply with food safety standards.
• Assist with inventory and communicate food and supply needs to dietary leadership.
• Support meal service and ensure proper portion sizes and presentation.
• Work collaboratively with dietary staff, nursing, and other members of the care team.
• Help ensure residents receive meals that are nutritious, appealing, and prepared according to their individual needs.

Skills

Healthcare cooking

Therapeutic diets

Food handler cert

Food safety

Fast-paced

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Job description

Mission Valley Post Acute in Fremont, CA is hiring a part-time Dietary Cook to join our devoted dietary team. You’ll prepare nutritious meals, follow approved menus and dietary guidelines, and help ensure residents receive meals that are safe, appetizing, and tailored to individual needs.

This role offers competitive pay of $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, collaborative teamwork, and opportunities to grow in a compassionate, resident-focused environment.