Cook – PM Shift, Full-Time (Whittier)

Cook – PM Shift (Full-Time)
Whittier Nursing & Wellness Center | Whittier, CA
Full-Time | PM Shift | $18 – $19 per hour

Whittier Nursing & Wellness Center is seeking a reliable, hardworking Cook for our full-time PM shift. This role prepares nutritious, appetizing meals for our residents while keeping the kitchen clean, safe, and running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dinner and evening meals according to planned menus and recipes

• Prepare therapeutic and texture-modified diets as directed by the Dietary Manager

• Portion and plate meals accurately and on schedule

• Follow resident dietary restrictions and special meal plans

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and temperature-logging requirements

• Clean and sanitize the kitchen, equipment, and work areas at the end of the shift

• Help with food prep for the next day and with stocking and inventory

• Work closely with the Dietary Manager and healthcare team

Requirements

• Cooking or food prep experience in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional kitchen (required)

• Availability for full-time PM shifts, including weekends as scheduled (required)

• Minimum of 1 year food prep/cooking experience (required)

• California Food Handler Card or ServSafe certification, or able to obtain within 30 days of hire

• Experience with therapeutic diets a plus

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stand for long periods

Join our dietary team and help us serve our residents with care.