Dietary and Food Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $19.00 - $20.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Life insurance
flexible spending accounts
Paid Time Off

Job Description

NeuroRestorative, a distinguished part of the Sevita family, is a leading provider of specialized rehabilitation services aimed at helping individuals of all ages overcome the challenges associated with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other complex medical conditions. With an emphasis on community-based settings and a variety of program offerings, including vocational, therapy, and day treatment programs, NeuroRestorative is committed to enhancing the quality of life for Military Service Members, Veterans, infants, children, adolescents, and other individuals needing specialized care. Their comprehensive and compassionate approach incorporates innovative therapeutic techniques and individualized care plans to support recovery and growth in a nurturing environment.

Located in San Dimas, CA, NeuroRestorative’s 15-bed facility on Puente Street provides an in-patient residential sub-acute physical rehabilitation setting with notably low patient-to-staff ratios, ensuring attentive and personalized care. This full-time Dietary and Food Cook position offers a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven team dedicated to making a difference. This role features a competitive hourly wage of $19.00-$20.00, based on experience, and benefits that support employees holistically, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K plans, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

As a Dietary and Food Cook at NeuroRestorative, you will play a critical role in the organization’s success by coordinating menus, preparing high-quality meals, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas. Your culinary expertise and attention to health regulations contribute directly to the wellness and satisfaction of the individuals receiving rehabilitative services. The role also offers significant career development prospects within the growing Sevita organization, known nationwide for its dedication to employee advancement and community impact.

You will work ten-hour shifts with a schedule that alternates between days covering weekends and weekdays, ensuring coverage and continuity of services. Your responsibilities encompass meal preparation, food storage oversight, cleaning and maintenance operations, purchasing kitchen supplies, and collaborating with team members to ensure seamless kitchen operations. Holding a valid food handler’s certificate and a driver’s license in good standing is essential to this position.

NeuroRestorative and Sevita offer a supportive, rewarding work culture where your contributions help create meaningful improvements in the lives of those served. Besides competitive compensation, full-time employees receive paid time off, holiday pay, and access to on-demand pay through Dayforce Wallet, making it easier to manage finances. Joining this team means becoming part of a respected healthcare provider with over 50 years of dedication to empowering individuals toward independence and growth. By working here, you have the rewarding experience of impacting lives daily while growing professionally within a large, stable organization that genuinely values its workforce.

Job Requirements

  • food handler's certificate required
  • valid driver's license in good standing required
  • full-time availability for 10-hour shifts
  • prior kitchen or cooking experience
  • experience in janitorial or cleaning duties
  • ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitary standards
  • effective communication skills
  • capacity to follow health and safety protocols

Job Qualifications

  • current food handler's certificate
  • kitchen/restaurant and/or cook experience required preferably in healthcare
  • janitorial/cleaning experience required
  • valid driver's license in good standing
  • a reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
  • an acute attention to detail

Job Duties

  • clean and maintain kitchen and other work areas so that health standards are met and the home is neat and debris-free
  • maintain and clean counter and floor surfaces, and empty trash receptacles
  • follow universal precautions and procedures regarding cleaners, hazardous materials, and infection control
  • disinfect equipment and supplies
  • purchase groceries and kitchen supplies
  • review work orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared
  • prepare, season, and cook food
  • carve portions of meat, fish, or fowl for individual servings
  • inspect food storage and directs sanitary maintenance of kitchen and storage facilities
  • oversee and coordinate activities of kitchen workers preparing and cooking foods
  • plan and review menus
  • determine food quantities, labor, and overhead costs

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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