Dietary Cook Part time

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.