Westwood Post Acute as CMS 5-Star Rated for Quality of Resident Care US News Best Nursing Home 2022-2023 Long Term Care is located close to the cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and Milpitas. We're known to be one of the largest facilities in the Bay Area with a 258-bed capacity, making us home to top-rated healthcare professionals throughout the City of San Jose. We are one of the largest and most fulfilling post-acute in the San Jose Bay Area California. We are looking for a dynamic Dietary Aide/Kitchen to join our Skilled Nursing Facility or Subacute Care!

• Job Title: Dietary Aide/Kitchen
• Facility: Westwood Post Acute
• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility and Sub-acute Care
• Location: 1601 Petersen Ave, San Jose, CA 95129, USA
• Position Type: Full-Time with Weekends (Flexibility for AM and PM Shift)
• Pay Range: $19 per hour
• Department: Administration

All new hires must be COVID-19 Vaccinated or have a medical or religious accommodation before they start.

OUR COMMUNITY:

We are committed to providing the best assistance to the population we serve, and our communities, achieving optimum health, and enjoying the best quality of life possible. We bring together a variety of experts and dedicated professionals to work with each resident in achieving their goals. We make great efforts to be leaders in the skilled nursing community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in preparing palatable and appetizing meals in accordance with planned menus and temperature requirements on timely basis.
• Assist in preparing food for therapeutic and texture modified diets in accordance with planned menus with established portion control procedures.
• Serve supplements, snacks, nourishments and beverages consistent with orders.
• Honor food preferences at meals and snacks within diet order specifications.
• Serve meal trays with appropriate utensils, and special equipment when ordered.
• Assist in preparing special event food as ordered.
• Perform timely daily or scheduled cleaning and mopping duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area.
• Wash, clean and store utensils and dishes as directed.
• Perform consistent, compliant waste management.
• Obtain food supplies for next meal.
• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures in timely fashion. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal.
• Prepare, label and deliver nourishments, etc., as instructed.
• Store food upon delivery, ensuring acceptable conditions.

BENEFITS:

Our commitment to our employees includes benefit programs that are designed to meet the various needs of our employee population. Throughout our network, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through employee contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

EEO STATEMENT:

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.