Part-Time Cook — Nutritious Meals in SNF Kitchen

Garden City Healthcare Center; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Garden City Healthcare Center in Modesto, CA is seeking a reliable Part-Time Cook to support our dietary services. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents in a safe, sanitary kitchen and follow approved menus and portion controls.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least one year of cooking experience, preferably in a hospital or long-term care setting. ServSafe certification is required, PCC knowledge preferred, and willingness to uphold health regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year cooking experience in a hospital or long-term care setting preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
• Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking areas in a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary condition
• Prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Follow approved menus, recipes, and portion control guidelines
• Accurately prepare special and therapeutic diets
• Prepare pureed foods and modified textures as required
• Record and monitor food temperatures for all meals
• Maintain sanitizer levels in buckets
• Assist with serving meals and setting up serving carts
• Clean cooking areas, equipment, and serving carts after meals
• Present food in an appealing and resident-friendly manner
• Report resident care concerns to the Administrator or Director of Nursing
• Participate in orientation and training of dietary staff
• Work cooperatively with all departments
• Supervise dietary staff in absence of Dietary Supervisor

Skills

Reading recipes

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certificate

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

Garden City Healthcare Center in Modesto, CA is seeking a reliable Part-Time Cook to support our dietary services. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents in a safe, sanitary kitchen and follow approved menus and portion controls.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least one year of cooking experience, preferably in a hospital or long-term care setting. ServSafe certification is required, PCC knowledge preferred, and willingness to uphold health regulations.