Dietary Cook

PACS Group; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and holidays

Retirement savings plans

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a Dietary Cook to support residents at Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute in a full-time role. You will prepare meals per therapeutic diets and recipes, ensuring accurate portions and appealing presentation across a fast-paced kitchen.

Shifts start at 4:30 AM with weekend rotation. We offer competitive hourly pay, health/dental/vision insurance, PTO, holidays and retirement plans to support growth.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in healthcare settings such as skilled nursing or hospital.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and texture modifications.
• Ability to read recipes and follow standardized menus.
• Understand food safety regulations and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and prescribed therapeutic diets.
• Ensure portion control and appealing presentation for residents.
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards.
• Set up workstations and prepare ingredients for daily meal service.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils and work areas during shift.

Skills

Time management

Reading recipes

Food safety

Fast-paced work

Job description

Dietary Cook

Job Overview

• Pay Rate: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
• Job Type: Full-time
• Schedule: 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM
• Days: Varying days across the week with rotating weekend shifts
• Location: Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare 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.

Qualifications

• Experience: 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.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Retirement savings plans
• Opportunities for professional growth

If 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.