Part-Time Dietary Cook: Nutritious Meals for Residents

PACS Group; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mission Valley Post Acute in Mission Valley, CA, is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook for a part-time role. You will prepare nutritious meals, follow approved menus and dietary guidelines, and support a collaborative dietary team to deliver quality dining experiences for residents.

This role requires prior healthcare kitchen experience or willingness to obtain a Food Handler’s Certification, strong attention to detail and reliability.

Qualifications

• Healthcare kitchen experience or similar setting preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and modified diets is a plus.
• Current Food Handler’s Certification or ability to obtain 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure meals meet residents’ nutritional needs and physician-ordered diets.
• Modify meals to accommodate special dietary needs (diabetic, low-sodium, texture-modified).
• 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 safety standards.
• Assist with inventory and communicate needs to dietary leadership.
• Support meal service and ensure proper portion sizes and presentation.
• Collaborate with dietary staff, nursing, and care-team members.

Skills

Healthcare kitchen experience

Food safety

Sanitation practices

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Teamwork

Education

Food Handler’s Certification

Job description

Mission Valley Post Acute in Mission Valley, CA, is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook for a part-time role. You will prepare nutritious meals, follow approved menus and dietary guidelines, and support a collaborative dietary team to deliver quality dining experiences for residents.

This role requires prior healthcare kitchen experience or willingness to obtain a Food Handler’s Certification, strong attention to detail and reliability.