Cook - Part-Time (Whittier)

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

Cook (Part-Time)
Whittier Nursing & Wellness Center | Whittier, CA
Part-Time | $18 – $19 per hour

Whittier Nursing & Wellness Center is seeking a dependable part-time Cook to join our dietary team. This role prepares nutritious, appetizing meals for our residents and helps keep the kitchen clean, safe, and well organized.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and recipes
Prepare therapeutic and texture-modified diets as directed by the Dietary Manager
Portion and plate meals accurately and on schedule
Follow resident dietary restrictions and special meal plans
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and temperature-logging requirements
Clean and sanitize the kitchen, equipment, and work areas
Assist with food prep, stocking, and inventory
Cover shifts as scheduled and work closely with the Dietary Manager and healthcare team

Requirements

Cooking or food prep experience in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional kitchen (required)
Availability for a part-time schedule, including weekends as scheduled (required)
California Food Handler Card or ServSafe certification, or able to obtain within 30 days of hire
Experience with therapeutic diets a plus
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stand for long periods

Join our dietary team and help us serve our residents with care.