Cook Part-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026. PACS Group scores B on the Alion truth index.
Cook (Part-Time)
Garden City Healthcare Center
Location: Modesto, CA
Pay Range: $17.00 - $17.50 per hour (DOE)
Schedule: Part-Time
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Position Summary
Garden City Healthcare Center is seeking a reliable and experienced Part-Time Cook to support our dietary services department. This position is responsible for preparing nutritious, appetizing meals for residents while maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with all health and safety regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain kitchen and cooking areas in a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary condition
Prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities
Follow approved menus, recipes, and portion control guidelines
Accurately prepare special and therapeutic diets
Prepare pureed foods and modified textures as required
Record and monitor food temperatures for all meals
Maintain proper sanitizer (quaternary solution) levels in buckets
Assist with serving meals and setting up serving carts
Clean cooking areas, equipment, and serving carts after meals
Ensure cleaning schedules are followed consistently
Present food in an appealing and resident-friendly manner
Report resident care concerns or potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing
Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff
Work cooperatively with all departments
Supervise dietary staff in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, as needed
Supervisory Responsibilities
May have supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor
Qualifications
Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum one (1) year of cooking experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred
Language Skills
Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes
Ability to communicate effectively with managers and coworkers
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply basic math concepts including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions
Certificates, Licenses & Registrations
Must obtain and maintain a ServSafe Certificate
Knowledge and experience with PointClickCare (PCC) preferred
Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health
Physical Demands
Frequent standing and walking
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Frequent reaching, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling
Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
Visual abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Work Environment
Kitchen and food service environment
Noise level typically low to moderate
Reasonable accommodations available as needed
Additional Information
This job description does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. The duties listed describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Garden City Healthcare Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.
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.