Part-Time Dietary Cook: Nutritious Meals for Residents

Shadelands Post Acute; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Shadelands Post Acute is seeking a part-time Dietary Cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. This role reports directly to the Dietary Supervisor.

Essential duties include maintaining a sanitary kitchen, preparing meals to menus, and ensuring resident dietary needs are met. Experience in healthcare food service and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary kitchen and cooking area.
• Prepare flavorful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guidelines accurately.
• Prepare special diets according to resident needs.
• Record food temperatures for all meals.
• Prepare pureed foods as required.
• Work collaboratively and harmoniously with personnel across all departments.
• Maintain quaternary solutions in sanitizer buckets.
• Assist with serving various meals.
• Clean the cooking area and serving carts.
• Report resident care concerns and potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
• Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Ensure food presentation is appealing to residents.
• Follow all cleaning schedules diligently.
• Supervise kitchen activities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 1 year cook experience in hospital/long-term care

Job description

The Shadelands Post Acute is seeking a part-time Dietary Cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. This role reports directly to the Dietary Supervisor.

Essential duties include maintaining a sanitary kitchen, preparing meals to menus, and ensuring resident dietary needs are met. Experience in healthcare food service and a high school diploma are required.