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Shadelands Post Acute

Cook - Part Time

Pay: $20–$22/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Walnut Creek, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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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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Job Description

Cook

Part Time Shadelands Post Acute
2.7 Walnut Creek, CA Job Details Part-time $20
$22 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Institutional kitchen experience

Full Job Description Job Opening:

Dietary Cook•

Part-Time Location:

Shadelands Post Acute Compensation:

Starting at $20

$22hour The Dietary Cook is responsible for managing and operating the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

This role reports directly to the Dietary Supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Maintain a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary kitchen and cooking area. Prepare flavorful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities. Follow prepared menus and portion control guidelines accurately. Prepare special diets according to resident needs. Record food temperatures for all meals. Prepare pureed foods as required. Work collaboratively and harmoniously with personnel across all departments. Maintain quaternary solutions in sanitizer buckets. Assist with serving various meals. Clean the cooking area and serving carts. Report resident care concerns and potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nurses. Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff. Ensure food presentation is appealing to residents. Follow all cleaning schedules diligently. Supervise kitchen activities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Supervisory Requirements:

This position has supervisory responsibilities during the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education and/or

Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one year of experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility. If you are a dedicated culinary professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to enhance the dining experience of our residents, we encourage you to apply for the Dietary Cook position at Shadelands Post Acute ! 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.