Skilled Nursing Home Cook (Korean Cuisine)

Tallis; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 29.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Olympia Convalescent Hospital in Koreatown, Los Angeles, is seeking a part-time Cook experienced in Korean cuisine for weekend shifts. You will prepare meals for residents in a healthcare setting, ensuring they are nutritious, safe, and appealing.

The role requires the ability to work with dietary requirements, maintain sanitary kitchen practices, and coordinate with other departments. English literacy and strong food-safety knowledge are essential.

Formación

• One year of food service experience in a nursing facility or hospital
• Ability to cook Korean food in large quantities
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and follow instructions

Responsabilidades

• Prepare meals according to menus and dietary requirements
• Work with Dietitian to meet residents’ nutritional needs
• Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner
• Ensure meals are palatable, visually appealing, and served on time
• Follow portion control guidelines
• Verify accuracy of special diet trays
• Coordinate food service with other departments
• Minimize food waste and properly store food supplies
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, work areas, and storage spaces
• Adhere to sanitation, food safety, and facility policies
• Dispose of waste according to facility regulations
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information
• Follow safety regulations and assist during emergencies as needed
• Additional related duties may be assigned by management

Conocimientos

Korean cuisine

Food safety

English literacy

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Cook (Korean Cuisine Required)

Part-Time | Weekends (Saturday & Sunday)

Pay Rate: $19–$21/hour

Location: Olympia Convalescent Hospital, Koreatown, Los Angeles

Olympia Convalescent Hospital is seeking a part-time Cook experienced in Korean cuisine. We serve a large Korean resident population and are looking for someone who can prepare authentic, nutritious meals in a healthcare setting.

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures. This role requires professionalism, teamwork, and a compassionate approach to resident care. The Cook treats all residents with kindness, dignity, and respect while ensuring meals are safe, nutritious, and appealing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menus and resident dietary requirements
• Work with the Dietitian to meet residents’ nutritional needs
• Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner
• Ensure meals are palatable, visually appealing, and served on time
• Follow portion control guidelines
• Verify accuracy of special diet trays
• Coordinate food service with other departments
• Minimize food waste and properly store food supplies
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, work areas, and storage spaces
• Adhere to sanitation, food safety, and facility policies
• Dispose of waste according to facility regulations
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information
• Follow safety regulations and assist during emergency situations as needed

Additional related duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred. Minimum of one year of food service experience in a nursing facility or hospital required. Must be able to cook Korean food in large quantities and be knowledgeable in food preparation and safety procedures. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English and follow oral and written instructions.

Working Conditions

Work environment may be warm with frequent interruptions. Interaction with residents, families, and government agencies is expected. May be required to work beyond scheduled hours, respond to emergencies, and assist with resident evacuation. Possible exposure to infectious diseases and waste.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day and lift, push, pull, or carry up to 25 pounds. Ability to read fine print on labels and menus is required.