Dietary Cook

Dietary Cook (Part-Time / On-Call)

Hayward Gardens Post Acute
Location: Hayward, CA
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
Position Type: Part-Time / On-Call

Join Our Team!

Hayward Gardens Post Acute is seeking a dependable and dedicated Dietary Cook to join our dietary services team. This position plays an important role in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to our residents while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus, recipes, and dietary requirements.

• Ensure food is prepared, portioned, and served in accordance with facility standards.

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, workstations, and storage areas.

• Assist with food preparation, stocking, and inventory as needed.

• Work collaboratively with dietary staff to ensure timely meal service.

• Accommodate special diets and modified textures as directed by dietary management.

• Adhere to all state, federal, and facility regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a healthcare, long-term care, rehabilitation, or food service setting preferred.

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

• Ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines accurately.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling.

• Food Handler Card preferred or ability to obtain upon hire.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay at $20.00 per hour

• Supportive team environment

• Flexible part-time and on-call scheduling

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' daily lives

• Career growth opportunities within a respected post-acute care organization

Apply today and become part of the caring team at Hayward Gardens Post Acute, where quality care begins with quality service.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.