Cook

About the role

Join Our Team! Do you enjoy preparing delicious, nutritious meals that make a difference in someone's day? Western Slope Healthcare Center is seeking a dependable, compassionate Cook to join our Dietary Services team. In this role, you'll help provide high-quality meals to our residents while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment. If you take pride in your cooking, enjoy working as part of a team, and want a rewarding career serving seniors, we'd love to meet you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year of cooking experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or long-term care setting preferred.
• Ability to read recipes and follow technical procedures.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to prepare meals for special dietary needs.
• ServSafe Certification required (or ability to obtain and maintain).
• Experience with PCC dietary software is preferred.
• Must remain in good standing with the California Department of Public Health.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently push, pull, reach, bend, and perform kitchen-related tasks.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced food service environment.

Why Join Western Slope Healthcare Center?

• Full-Time Position
• Competitive starting pay beginning at $20/hour DOE
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives
• Stable healthcare employer with opportunities for growth
• Comprehensive benefits available for eligible full-time employees

Pay

Starting pay beginning at $20/hour DOE

Schedule

Full-Time Position

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits available for eligible full-time employees

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.