Part-Time Relief Cook

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare is seeking a Relief cook available 12pm-8pm to join our dietary services team. The cook prepares nutritious meals, follows menus and dietary requirements, and maintains high safety and sanitation standards in a healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of institutional food service experience. Healthcare dietary department experience is preferred, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, teamwork, and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year institutional food service experience as a cook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Ensure food is prepared and served at the proper temperature and time.
• Follow physician-ordered therapeutic diets and resident preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and utensils.
• Monitor food storage, rotate stock, and minimize waste.
• Support survey readiness and food safety compliance.
• Knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to follow recipes and diet orders accurately.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Teamwork and communication abilities.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Integrity

Follow recipes

Kitchen safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Relief cook with availability12pm- 8pm to join our team!

Position Summary:

The Cook prepares and serves palatable, nutritious meals that meet residents' dietary needs and preferences in accordance with state and federal regulations. This role ensures food safety, sanitation, and quality standards while contributing to resident satisfaction and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Ensure food is prepared and served at the proper temperature and time.
• Follow physician-ordered therapeutic diets and resident preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and utensils.
• Monitor food storage, rotate stock, and minimize waste.
• Support survey readiness and food safety compliance.
• Knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to follow recipes and diet orders accurately.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Teamwork and communication abilities.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year institutional food service experience as a cook.

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare dietary department.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Standing/walking most of the shift.
• Ability to lift 5--40 lbs and push carts up to 300 lbs with assistance.
• Work in hot, humid kitchen environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Personal Attributes:

• Respect for residents
• Integrity

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