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PACS · Sur site · Vasona Creek Healthcare Center
Dietary Cook – Part-Time AM 5 am-1:30 PM and PM 11:30 am-8:00 PM shifts
Facility: Vasona Creek Healthcare Center
Location: 16412 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Pay Range: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour
Shift: Part-Time, AM and PM
Location: 16412 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Pay Range: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour
Shift: Part-Time, AM and PM
About Vasona Creek Healthcare Center
Vasona Creek Healthcare Center is a premier 148-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility nestled in the beautiful foothills of Los Gatos. We provide 24/7 skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care in a warm, home-like environment. [
Our culinary team is dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents by providing nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet their specific medical and dietary needs. At Vasona Creek, we pride ourselves on a culture of professionalism, attentive care, and a supportive team environment.
The Role
We are seeking a reliable and skilled Cook to join our dietary department for the PM shift. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals that are both appetizing and compliant with prescribed therapeutic diet orders. This role is essential in promoting the health and well-being of our residents through an enjoyable dining experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Meal Preparation: Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
- Therapeutic Specialization: Accurately prepare food for therapeutic and modified diets, including low-sodium, diabetic, and texture-modified (pureed) options.
- Food Safety: Maintain 100% compliance with local, state, and federal sanitation and infection control standards.
- Kitchen Operations: Monitor and record food temperatures, label and rotate inventory, and maintain a clean, organized workstation.
- Resident Interaction: Ensure food quality and presentation meet facility standards while interacting positively with residents and guests.
- Team Support: Collaborate with the Dietary Director and nursing staff to ensure appropriate nutrition for every resident.
Requirements
- Experience: Previous cooking experience in a healthcare, hospital, or long-term care facility is highly preferred.
- Certification: Valid ServSafe or California Food Handler's certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Knowledge: Basic understanding of modified diets, portion control, and food safety sanitation.
- Skills: Ability to follow standardized recipes, manage time in a fast-paced environment, and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Physical Ability: Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks required in a commercial kitchen setting.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay: A starting rate of $20.00 – $23.00 per hour.
- Convenient Location: Centrally located in Los Gatos, easily accessible from the Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
- Work-Life Balance: Part-time scheduling for the PM shift, perfect for those seeking consistency outside of standard morning hours.
- Professional Growth: Opportunity to work in a highly-rated facility with a dedicated clinical and social services team.
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.
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