Dietary Cook Part time

(Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute) Sunnyvale Community Healthcare, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute is seeking a skilled Dietary Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents in a healthcare setting. This part-time role runs 1:00 PM–7:30 PM on Sun–Tue with rotating weekend shifts.

The position requires experience in healthcare kitchens, knowledge of therapeutic diets, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Join our team to provide meals that support residents' health and well-being while working in a supportive,

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.

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

Read recipes

Time management

Fast-paced work

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

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.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.