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Dietary Cook

Skilled Nursing Facility | Starting at $14.00/hour

$500 Sign-On Bonus | No-Frills Pay Option (+$2.00/hour)

We are currently seeking a dependable and motivated Dietary Cook to join our Dietary Services team. This role is essential to ensuring residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals in a safe, clean, and compliant environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking, working as part of a team, and contributing directly to resident satisfaction and care.

• Starting pay: $14.00/hour

• $500 Sign-On Bonus (paid out bi-weekly)

• No-Frills Pay Program: Earn an additional $2.00/hour by opting out of select benefits

• Stable hours in a healthcare setting

Prepare and serve quality, palatable meals in accordance with planned menus, physician orders, and dietary guidelines. Work collaboratively with the Dietitian and Director of Food Services to ensure meals are safe, compliant, and delivered on time.

• Review menus and production sheets prior to meal preparation

• Prepare regular and therapeutic diets following standardized recipes

• Verify accuracy of special diet trays and meal substitutions

• Ensure meals meet standards for appearance, portion size, texture, and temperature

• Assist with plating, service, salad, dessert, and bread preparation

• Maintain required menu, temperature, and production documentation

• Coordinate menu changes with the Dietitian as needed

• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment

• Properly clean and sanitize equipment according to schedule

• Prepare and serve snacks and nourishments as ordered

• Receive, store, rotate, and inventory food and supplies

• Collaborate with nursing and other departments to support resident satisfaction

• Maintain confidentiality of resident information (HIPAA)

• Promote dignity, privacy, and respectful communication

• Honor cultural and dietary preferences as appropriate

• Report grievances, concerns, or suspected abuse per facility policy

• Follow food safety, hand hygiene, and PPE standards

• Maintain compliance with infection prevention policies

• Use proper lifting techniques and equipment

• Follow SDS and chemical handling guidelines

• Report safety hazards, incidents, or equipment issues promptly

• Participate in required safety and in-service training

• Minimum 8th grade education

• Ability to prepare foods in large quantities

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

• Knowledge of food preparation, portion control, and safe food handling

• Food Safety Handler certification (or willingness to obtain/maintain)

• Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills

• Professional and respectful demeanor with residents, staff, and visitors

• Ability to stand for extended periods

• Tolerate kitchen heat and humidity

• Lift up to 50 pounds

• Work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities

• Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently and as part of a team

• Supportive leadership and team environment

• Consistent scheduling in a healthcare setting

• Opportunity to earn more with our No-Frills Pay Program

• Make a meaningful impact on resident quality of life

Join a team that values quality care, teamwork, and reliability.

Apply today to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.