Dietary Cook

PACS Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Retirement plan

Job summary

White Blossom Care Center in San Jose, CA is seeking a dependable Full-Time Dietary Cook to join our resident dining team. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow menus and dietary requirements, and maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

This role emphasizes teamwork with dietary aides and kitchen staff; AM/PM shifts rotate, and starting pay is $20–$22 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for seniors or in healthcare settings preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality.
• Strong teamwork, reliability, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to the daily menu and dietary requirements.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion control guidelines.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Work collaboratively with dietary aides and other kitchen staff.
• Assist with inventory, food prep, and kitchen organization.
• Provide excellent service to residents and contribute to a positive dining experience.

Skills

Cooking

Healthcare food service

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

## Dietary CookApplylocations: White Blossom Care Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR177743Dietary Cook – Full Time (White Blossom Care Center)Starting at $20-22/hour and up • Full Benefits • Full-Time 4 on 2 off rotation, AM and PM shiftsWhite Blossom Care Center is seeking a dependable, team‐oriented Full-Time Dietary Cook to join our dedicated culinary team. If you take pride in preparing nutritious, great‐tasting meals for seniors—and enjoy working in a supportive, resident‐centered environment—we’d love to hear from you!What You’ll Do* Prepare and cook meals according to the daily menu and dietary requirements* Follow standardized recipes and portion control guidelines* Ensure food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are consistently met* Work collaboratively with dietary aides and other kitchen staff* Assist with inventory, food prep, and kitchen organization* Provide excellent service to residents and contribute to a positive dining experienceWhat We’re Looking For* Previous cooking experience preferred—healthcare or long‐term care experience a plus* Knowledge of safe food handling and kitchen sanitation* Ability to work in a fast‐paced environment while maintaining quality* Strong teamwork, reliability, and communication skills* Genuine desire to support and serve our residentsPay & Benefits* Starting at $20-22/hour and up (DOE)* Full-time position AM or PM shift* Comprehensive benefits package, including: + Medical, dental, and vision insurance + Paid time off (PTO) + Retirement plan options + Employee perks and recognition programsLocationWhite Blossom Care Center (Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation)How to ApplyApply in person or submit your resume to our hiring team. We look forward to welcoming the next great member of our dietary team!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.