On-Call Dietary Cook - Healthcare Kitchen

PACS Group; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Training and professional development

Benefits based on eligibility

Job summary

Visalia Post Acute is seeking a dependable On-Call Dietary Cook to join our dietary team. You will prepare nutritious, flavorful meals that support residents' health and well-being, following approved menus and special diets.

In this on-call role you will cover shifts as needed, maintain kitchen sanitation, record temperatures, and coordinate with staff to ensure timely meal service. Prior healthcare kitchen experience is preferred, and dependable attendance is essential.

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.

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.

Skills

Cooking experience

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Attendance

Follow recipes/diets

Food safety

Job description

Visalia Post Acute is seeking a dependable On-Call Dietary Cook to join our dietary team. You will prepare nutritious, flavorful meals that support residents' health and well-being, following approved menus and special diets.

In this on-call role you will cover shifts as needed, maintain kitchen sanitation, record temperatures, and coordinate with staff to ensure timely meal service. Prior healthcare kitchen experience is preferred, and dependable attendance is essential.