Dietary Cook (Full Time)

Healthcare Services Group • Fremont, CA

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About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a full-time Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The role involves preparing and cooking meals according to planned menus and recipes, maintaining food quality and presentation, following food safety and sanitation guidelines, and keeping the kitchen clean and orderly. The Cook also assists with inventory and supply ordering and provides positive customer service to residents, staff, and guests.

The position pays from $20.00 per hour. New hires at this facility may be eligible for a $3,000 90-day retention bonus; further details are provided upon offer. Pay may vary based on location, experience, staffing needs, and other business factors. HCSG lists free telemedicine, a prescription discount program, employee assistance programs, earned-wage access through PNC EarnedIt, financial wellness support, hands-on training, and career development among its employee offerings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions.
• Maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership.
• Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods and perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
• Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
• Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification when required by state or county law.
• Residency within the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred.
• May be required to complete an approved sanitation and safety course.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and recipes.
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet HCSG standards.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines and maintain a clean, orderly kitchen.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies.
• Interact positively with residents, staff, and guests and provide excellent customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $3,000 90-day retention bonus available for new hires at this facility only; further details provided upon offer.
• Free telemedicine.
• Free prescription discount program.
• Free employee assistance programs.
• Earned-wage access through PNC EarnedIt.
• Financial wellness support from PNC Workplace Banking.
• Hands-on training and support.
• Career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED