Dietary Cook Part time

Sunnyvale Post Acute Gardens Post Acute; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute is seeking a skilled Dietary Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare nutritious meals meeting residents' dietary needs in a healthcare setting, following standardized recipes and therapeutic diets.

This part-time role offers an early-evening schedule from 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM, with varying days and weekend rotation. Candidates must have healthcare kitchen experience, food safety knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a healthcare environment (e.g., skilled nursing, assisted living, or hospital).
• Understanding of therapeutic diets, texture modifications, and food safety regulations.
• Ability to read recipes, manage time efficiently, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Available to work the early morning shift (4:30 AM) and participate in weekend rotation.
• Physical: able to stand long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

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.

Skills

Healthcare kitchen experience

Time management

Recipe reading

Food safety

Adaptability

Job description

Dietary Cook part time Sun-Tuesday

Sunnyvale 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 Overview

• Pay Rate: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
• Job Type: Part Time
• Schedule: 1:00 -7:30 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
• Opportunities for professional growth

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.