Dietary Cook

Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 29,550,000 - 42,086,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and holiday pay

Retirement savings plan

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute is seeking a skilled Dietary Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare nutritious meals that meet dietary needs in a healthcare setting, with an early morning shift and rotating weekend duties. The role emphasizes portion control, safe food handling, and high-quality presentation for residents.

Qualifications include healthcare cooking experience, knowledge of therapeutic diets, and strong time-management skills to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a healthcare setting is required.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, texture modifications and food safety is essential.
• Ability to read recipes, manage time and work quickly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes and prescribed diets.
• Ensure proper portion control and appealing presentation for residents.
• Maintain strict kitchen sanitation and infection control standards.
• Set up workstations and prep ingredients for daily services.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils and work areas during the shift.

Skills

Healthcare cooking

Therapeutic diets

Time management

Recipe reading

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Dietary CookSunnyvale Gardens Post Acute is seeking a skilled and reliable Dietary Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals that meet the specific dietary needs of our residents in a healthcare setting.Job OverviewPay Rate: $26.00 – $28.00 per hourJob Type: Full-timeSchedule: 4:30 AM – 1:00 PMDays: Varying days across the week with rotating weekend shiftsLocation: Sunnyvale Gardens Post AcuteKey ResponsibilitiesPrepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes and prescribed therapeutic diets.Ensure proper portion control and appealing food presentation for residents.Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards in the kitchen.Set up workstations and prepare ingredients for daily meal services.Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and work areas throughout the shift.QualificationsExperience: Required experience cooking in a healthcare environment (e.g., skilled nursing, assisted living, or hospital).Knowledge: Understanding of therapeutic diets, texture modifications, and food safety regulations.Skills: Ability to read recipes, manage time efficiently, and work in a fast-paced environment.Availability: Must be able to work the early morning shift (4:30 AM) and participate in the weekend rotation.Physical: Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.BenefitsCompetitive hourly payComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off (PTO) and holiday payRetirement savings plansOpportunities for professional growthIf you are a passionate cook who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, we want to hear from you.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.