Dietary Cook

Job overview

The Dietary Cook role is onsite in San Jose, CA, with compensation of $18.53–$20 per hour. The cook supports Westgate Villa Assisted Living, a 60-bed senior community, by preparing meals that accommodate residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The role prepares safe, nutritious, and appealing meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and therapeutic diets. It contributes to residents’ health and overall care experience through food quality, sanitation, and coordination with dietary and healthcare staff.

What you'll do

• Prepare and cook meals according to dietary guidelines and therapeutic diets
• maintain sanitation and hygiene in food preparation and kitchen areas
• collaborate with dietary staff and healthcare professionals to adjust menus and meal plans
• monitor food quality and quantity
• assist with inventory, ordering, and waste reduction
• follow instructions and adapt to facility scheduling needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dietary cook

assisted living

full-time

san jose ca

westgate villa

senior residents

therapeutic diets

meal preparation

food safety

sanitation

inventory management

$18.53–$20/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires experience in quantity and quality cooking in long-term care or a similar healthcare facility, knowledge of sanitation and food safety, and flexibility to work varied shifts. Formal dietary cooking or nutrition training and experience with therapeutic diets are preferred.

About the employer

Westgate Villa Assisted Living is hiring for this role. Industry: Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly. Sector: 62.