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Salinas Valley Post Acute

Dietary Cook

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $21.63/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Salinas, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

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Dietary Cook Salinas Valley Post Acute Salinas, CA Job Details Full-time $21.63 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Recipe adherence Food preparation for special diets Food service health code compliance Food service cleaning Safety regulations Food portioning Food service inventory management Institutional kitchen experience Food safety sanitizing procedures Accommodating special dietary needs Communication skills Entry level Addressing dietary restrictions in food service Kitchen organization Full Job Description Salinas Valley Post Acute is seeking a dedicated, full-time Cook to join our culinary team in Salinas, CA.

Job Overview Full-Time CookPosition:

$21.63 per hour

Compensation:

Friday through Tuesday (Fixed days off: Wednesday and Thursday)

Schedule:

Key Responsibilities Prepare and cook meals according to prescribed therapeutic diets and textures. Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness. Follow standardized recipes and portion control guidelines. Ensure meals are served timely, hot, and presented beautifully for our residents. Assist with inventory, restocking, and proper food storage. Qualifications Experience cooking in a healthcare, senior living, or high-volume commercial kitchen preferred. Knowledge of food safety regulations and safe food-handling practices. Ability to work reliably on weekends (Friday-Sunday). Strong communication skills and a team-player attitude. Compassion for the elderly and a commitment to quality service. Benefits Competitive hourly pay Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off (PTO) Opportunities for career growth within a supportive facility 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.