Healthcare Dietary Cook - Nutritious Meals, Fri–Mon Shifts

Encinitas Post Acute; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Encinitas Post Acute is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to join our dietary team at 900 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA. The role involves preparing meals, following menus and dietary requirements, and maintaining high food safety standards.

Shifts available 4:30 AM–1:00 PM or 11:00 AM–7:30 PM. This position emphasizes teamwork, timely meal service, and resident well-being in a compassionate, regulated healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience preferred, especially in healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe handling practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and dietary instructions.
• Work well in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Food handler certification as required by regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus, recipes, and dietary requirements.
• Follow special diet instructions and resident meal preferences.
• Ensure food is prepared, stored, and served at proper temperatures.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and prep area.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines.
• Monitor supplies and report inventory needs.
• Work with the dietary team to ensure meals are served on time.
• Assist with kitchen cleaning and other duties as needed.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Healthcare cooking

Recipe following

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Encinitas Post Acute is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to join our dietary team at 900 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA. The role involves preparing meals, following menus and dietary requirements, and maintaining high food safety standards.

Shifts available 4:30 AM–1:00 PM or 11:00 AM–7:30 PM. This position emphasizes teamwork, timely meal service, and resident well-being in a compassionate, regulated healthcare environment.