Therapeutic Diets Cook - Part-Time Healthcare Kitchen

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

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.