Dietary Cook – Skilled Nursing Resident Meals (AM Shift)

Alvarado Care Center; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampico Healthcare Center in Walnut Creek, CA is hiring a Dietary Cook to prepare and cook a wide variety of foods for residents, staff and visitors. The role requires a Serve-Safe certification, experience in high-volume food prep, and strong English communication.

This is a full-time, on-site position with shifts starting early morning. The Dietary Cook will follow menus, manage cooking schedules, supervise staff when needed, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment to support excellent

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Serve-Safe Certification required.
• Experience in commercial/volume food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of foods according to menus and recipes
• Plan cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules
• Perform related duties and cleaning duties as assigned
• Direct other Food and Nutrition Services employees in the absence of the Food Service Director and Assistant Food Service Director/Chef Manager
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment

Skills

Food preparation

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tampico Healthcare Center in Walnut Creek, CA is hiring a Dietary Cook to prepare and cook a wide variety of foods for residents, staff and visitors. The role requires a Serve-Safe certification, experience in high-volume food prep, and strong English communication.

This is a full-time, on-site position with shifts starting early morning. The Dietary Cook will follow menus, manage cooking schedules, supervise staff when needed, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment to support excellent