Skilled Nursing Home Cook (Korean Cuisine)

About the role

Olympia Convalescent Hospital in Koreatown, Los Angeles is seeking a part-time Cook experienced in Korean cuisine to prepare authentic, nutritious meals for a large Korean resident population in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menus and resident dietary requirements
• Work with the Dietitian to meet residents’ nutritional needs
• Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner
• Ensure meals are palatable, visually appealing, and served on time
• Follow portion control guidelines
• Verify accuracy of special diet trays
• Coordinate food service with other departments
• Minimize food waste and properly store food supplies
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, work areas, and storage spaces
• Adhere to sanitation, food safety, and facility policies
• Dispose of waste according to facility regulations
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information
• Follow safety regulations and assist during emergency situations as needed
• Perform additional related duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum of one year of food service experience in a nursing facility or hospital required
• Ability to cook Korean food in large quantities and knowledge of food preparation and safety procedures
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to read fine print on labels and menus
• Physical ability to move intermittently throughout the day and lift, push, pull, or carry up to 25 pounds

Pay

$19–$21 per hour

Schedule

Part‑time, weekends (Saturday & Sunday)