--- title: Cook at Sonoma in Sebastopol, CA description: Sonoma is hiring for the Cook role in Sebastopol, CA. Pays $23–$27 per hour. Part-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/cook-at-sonoma-01a1c82a-e3a1-7ecc-81d2-277646140500 date: 2026-11-11T01:15:30Z og_description: Join Sonoma as Cook in Sebastopol, CA. Pays $23–$27 per hour. Part-time role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/0u9ndz.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Sonoma | | **Location** | Sebastopol, CA | | **Salary** | $23/hr - $27/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Nov 10, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Sonoma. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Sonoma. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $46,000 – $67,000 a year (median $49,000). ## Description 8-hour shifts, Part-time (2-3 shifts per week) **POSITION TITLE:** Cook **DEPARTMENT:** Dietary/Food Services **REPORTS TO:** Food Service Manager / Registered Dietitian **SUPERVISES:** N/A **FLSA STATUS:** Non-Exempt **Job Summary:**  The Cook is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient preparation of meals in accordance with standardized recipes, physician-ordered diets, and food safety regulations. This role requires knowledge and application of therapeutic diets, texture modification (including IDDSI standards), and thickened liquid preparation to ensure patient safety and compliance. This position supports meal service for patients ages 18 and older. While direct patient care is not performed, the role requires an understanding of dietary needs across adult populations, including those requiring therapeutic and texture-modified diets. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** · Review daily menus, production sheets, and patient diet orders to determine required ingredients and preparation methods. · Prepare food items using standardized recipes to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with dietary requirements. · Accurately prepare and modify foods according to therapeutic diets (e.g., cardiac, diabetic, renal) as directed. · Prepare texture-modified foods, including Minced Moist, Soft Bite, and Puréed diets, following IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative) guidelines. · Prepare and handle thickened liquids to prescribed consistencies (e.g., nectar, honey, pudding) in accordance with facility protocols. · Perform a variety of food preparation techniques including cutting, chopping, marinating, portioning, seasoning, blending, and puréeing meats, vegetables, and fruits. · Cook meals using appropriate methods to maintain nutritional value, flavor, and texture while meeting dietary restrictions. · Ensure proper portion control and tray assembly in accordance with patient-specific diet orders and instructions. · Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, including proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature monitoring (HACCP principles). · Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, including equipment, counters, floors, and storage areas. · Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance of kitchen equipment (ovens, stoves, grills, refrigerators, and freezers). · Follow food rotation procedures (FIFO) to minimize waste and ensure product freshness. · Communicate effectively with dietary team members and supervisors regarding production needs, shortages, or concerns. **Benefits:** - Health/Dental/Vision plans available - up to 4 weeks of PTO per year (combined vacation/sick) - 401k with Principal Insurance (no matching) - Tuition reimbursement (if applicable) - Employee Assistance Program available through Colonial Life **Education, Training and Licenses Required:** · High school graduate preferred. · Food Handler Certificate and/or ServSafe required. **Experience Required:** · Prior cooking experience required; healthcare, hospital, or long-term care food service experience strongly preferred. **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:**  · Working knowledge of standardized recipes and batch cooking required. · Basic understanding of therapeutic diets and modified textures preferred. · Experience or training in IDDSI standards and thickened liquids highly desirable. · Ability to read and follow diet orders, recipes, and production sheets accurately. · Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (ServSafe certification preferred or willingness to obtain). · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. · Plan work schedule to meet specified serving times; · Review menus and meeting schedules to determine foods to be dished; · Good interpersonal skills. **Equipment Knowledge Required:** Standard kitchen equipment including blender, microwave oven, meat slicer, coffee maker, steam table, plate warmer, cash register, dishwasher, sharp knives. ## Skills - Equipment Maintenance - Cleanliness - Temperature Monitoring - Dysphagia Management - Cleaning - Cooking - Standardized Recipes - Food Preparation - Interpersonal Skills - Initiative - Kitchen Equipment Operation - Sanitation - Kilns - Coining - Certified HACCP Professional - Food Portioning - Therapeutic Diets - ServSafe Certification - Food and Beverage Service - FIFO Inventory Management - Food Safety - Attention to Detail - Diet Orders - Dietary Requirements - Food Handler Certification - Portion Control ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Mental Health - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [Hospitality & Food Service jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Food & Beverage jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Cook jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage/cook?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 419281 jobs - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 283021 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)