Dietary Cook/Housekeeper

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $19.00 - $20.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

on-demand pay
overtime pay
flexible schedule
Career growth opportunities
Comprehensive orientation
supportive work environment
competitive hourly wage

Job Description

NeuroRestorative, a proud member of the Sevita family, is a renowned provider of rehabilitation services dedicated to improving the lives of people of all ages who have experienced brain, spinal cord, and medically complex injuries or illnesses. Operating across a variety of locations and community-based settings, NeuroRestorative offers an extensive range of specialized programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. These include vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specifically designed services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members, and Veterans.

As part of the Sevita network, which has over 50 years of experience and more than 40,000 team members nationwide, NeuroRestorative is committed to delivering high-quality, personalized care that fosters growth, recovery, and independence. Sevita’s core philosophy is centered on the belief that all individuals, regardless of their physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges, deserve the opportunity to live full and independent lives. This mission-driven approach creates a compassionate and empowering environment for both the individuals served and the dedicated staff that support them.

The role of Cook/Housekeeper at NeuroRestorative is a vital position that combines culinary expertise with housekeeping responsibilities aimed at enhancing the daily living experience of the individuals receiving rehabilitation services. This per-diem position is based at the Northridge facility and offers 10-hour shifts from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, including 2 hours of overtime paid at time and a half. The hourly wage ranges from $19.00 to $20.00, depending on experience, and the role includes access to on-demand pay through the Dayforce Wallet system.

In this position, the successful candidate will coordinate menus and prepare nutritious, well-seasoned meals, ensuring food safety and proper storage while maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. Beyond cooking, the role demands maintaining cleanliness across all common areas such as rooms, hallways, restrooms, and workspaces to uphold health standards and create a neat, safe atmosphere. This includes responsibilities like laundering, sorting, ironing, and folding clothing, as well as purchasing groceries and household supplies.

NeuroRestorative's Cook/Housekeeper role offers an excellent entry point into a growing organization with broad internal career opportunities in various directions. Candidates with culinary and housekeeping experience who bring a reliable, compassionate attitude and great attention to detail will find this role rewarding and impactful. By contributing to a supportive and healing environment, the Cook/Housekeeper helps foster the well-being and recovery of individuals served while simultaneously advancing a fulfilling career path within a reputable healthcare organization focused on integrity and innovation.

Job Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license in good standing
  • Current food handler’s certification
  • Experience in kitchen/restaurant or cooking
  • Experience in janitorial/cleaning or housekeeping
  • Ability to follow safety and infection control procedures
  • Reliable and responsible work ethic
  • Attention to detail

Job Qualifications

  • Kitchen/restaurant and/or cook experience required
  • Janitorial/cleaning and/or housekeeping 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 all common areas including rooms, hallways, restrooms, windows, woodwork, light fixtures, and other work areas so that health standards are met and the home is neat and debris-free
  • Maintain and clean floor surfaces, furniture, draperies, use shampooers, and empty trash receptacles
  • Follow universal precautions and procedures regarding cleaners, hazardous materials, and infection control
  • Disinfect equipment and supplies
  • Launder, sort clothing, iron, and fold items
  • Purchase groceries, household supplies, and take laundry to the cleaners
  • 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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