Job Title: Dietary Aide (Full-Time, PM Shift)
Company: Vasona Creek Healthcare
Location: Los Gatos, CA
Shift: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Schedule: 4 days on, 2 days off (Rotating)

Rate- $17-19 per hour

About Us:
At Vasona Creek Healthcare, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our residents. We are seeking a reliable and caring Full-Time Dietary Aide to join our culinary team for the PM shift. In this role, you will play a vital part in our residents' daily lives by ensuring they receive nutritious, delicious, and safely prepared meals.

Position Summary:
The PM Dietary Aide assists in the preparation, portioning, and serving of evening meals while maintaining a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen and dining environment. This position follows a consistent 4 on, 2 off rotating schedule from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meal Service: Assist in preparing, plating, and serving dinner meals and snacks according to specific resident dietary plans, textures, and restrictions.
• Setup & Breakdown: Set up the dining room tables, tray lines, and service stations before dinner service; break down and clear tables afterward.
• Sanitation & Dishwashing: Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
• Kitchen Cleanliness: Clean and sanitize food prep counters, sweeping and mopping kitchen floors to maintain compliance with health regulations.
• Inventory Support: Help unpack and store food supplies and deliveries using first-in, first-out (FIFO) standards.
• Compliance: Adhere strictly to all facility safety policies, infection control protocols, and food handling regulations.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Previous food service, kitchen, or dietary experience in a healthcare or skilled nursing facility is highly preferred but not required. We will train the right candidate!
• Food Safety: Knowledge of basic food safety regulations; ServSafe certification is a plus.
• Skills: Strong communication skills, a team-player attitude, and a compassionate manner when interacting with elderly or vulnerable residents.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for the duration of an 8-hour shift, bend, reach, and lift up to 30–50 lbs.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about food service and making a difference in seniors' lives, apply today through our job portal or visit Vasona Creek Healthcare on Indeed to submit your resume.

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.