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Skilled Cook, Weekend Shift in Skilled Nursing Facility

35K–42K
Onsite · Phoenix, Arizona
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Prepare tasty, attractive meals for residents at a skilled nursing facility, meeting dietary orders and replacing items as needed. You'll manage food stock, keep surfaces clean, and follow sanitation standards. Work weekends with a supportive team, with pay $17-$20 per hour. This role stands out with a flexible schedule and Fingerprint Clearance Card and Food Handlers Card requirements.

What You'll Do8

  • 1Cook meals that follow physician orders, including mechanical soft and pureed textures, and substitute items when needed.
  • 2Stock and label food items, ensuring freshness and proper rotation.
  • 3Cover and store unused food to meet quality and safety standards.
  • 4Clean work surfaces during shifts, wipe counters, mop floors, and complete the daily cleaning schedule before shift end.
  • 5Assemble meal trays or plates, ensuring correct portions and presentation.
  • 6Follow kitchen protocols for food handling, storage, and sanitation.
  • 7Coordinate with dietary team to meet resident preferences within dietary restrictions.
  • 8Monitor food inventory and report low supplies to supervisor.

Requirements8

  • 12+ years cooking experience in large quantities.
  • 21+ year in skilled nursing facility preferred.
  • 3Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
  • 4Valid Food Handlers Card required.
  • 5Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions.
  • 6Knowledge of mechanical soft and pureed food textures.
  • 7Physically able to stand, lift, and move in a kitchen environment.
  • 8Must be available weekends from 11:00am to 7:30pm.

Salary Insight

$35 - $42k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationPhoenix, Arizona

Required Skills

CookingFood Handlers CardFingerprint Clearance CardRecipe adherenceDietary compliance
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