CookDiet Aide

Casa Serena Congregate Living Inc; Yucaipa (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Casa Serena Congregate Living Inc in Yucaipa, CA, is seeking a reliable Cook/Diet Aide to prepare and serve meals according to physician-ordered/Registered Dietitian-recommended diets, ensuring safety and compliance with Title 22 standards.

The role supports medically complex residents in a small, team-oriented environment and offers a day-shift schedule. 7:30 am–2:30 pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service, healthcare, or similar setting preferred.
• Familiarity with therapeutic and texture-modified diets strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently in a small team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to planned menus and diet orders.
• Follow and correctly implement therapeutic diets (ex: cardiac, diabetic, renal, mechanical soft, puree).
• Ensure accurate tray setup and portioning per resident needs.
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and infection control practices.
• Monitor and log food temperatures and storage compliance.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness in accordance with Title 22 regulations.
• Assist with inventory, stocking, and organization of food supplies.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff to support resident care.
• Assist with light facility support tasks during downtime (non-laundry).

Skills

Food service experience

Healthcare setting experience

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Food safety & sanitation

Attention to detail

Independent work

Job description

Yucaipa, CA

Casa Serena is a 6-bed subacute congregate living health facility (CLHF) dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to residents with complex medical needs.

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Cook / Diet Aide to support meal service and ensure compliance with therapeutic diets and Title 22 standards.

Schedule

Monday – Friday | Day Shift (aligned with meal service needs) 7:30 am - 2:30 pm

Pay

$19 – $23 per hour (based on experience)

Position Overview

The Cook/Diet Aide is responsible for preparing and serving meals in accordance with physician-ordered/Registered Dietitian-recommended diets, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with all regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• 1 Prepare and serve meals according to planned menus and diet orders
• 2 Follow and correctly implement therapeutic diets (ex: cardiac, diabetic, renal, mechanical soft, puree)
• 3 Ensure accurate tray setup and portioning per resident needs
• 4 Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and infection control practices
• 5 Monitor and log food temperatures and storage compliance
• 6 Maintain kitchen cleanliness in accordance with Title 22 regulations
• 7 Assist with inventory, stocking, and organization of food supplies
• 8 Work collaboratively with nursing staff to support resident care
• 9 Assist with light facility support tasks during downtime (non-laundry)

Qualifications

• 1 Experience in food service, healthcare, or similar setting preferred
• 2 Familiarity with therapeutic and texture-modified diets strongly preferred
• 3 Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• 4 Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• 5 Ability to work independently in a small team environment

Physical Requirements

• 1 Ability to stand for extended periods
• 2 Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Why Join Casa Serena

• 1 Small, team-oriented environment
• 2 Potential opportunity to grow into a full-time position as census increased
• 3 Meaningful work supporting medically complex residents