Cook in a Skilled Nursing Facility

We are seeking a dependable and experienced Cook to join our skilled nursing facility dietary team.

The primary responsibility of this position is preparing and cooking high-quality meals for our residents according to facility menus, recipes, dietary requirements, and food safety standards. The Cook will also assist with dietary aide duties, meal service, kitchen cleanup, and dishwashing as needed to support the dietary department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established menus, recipes, and portion guidelines.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time and at appropriate temperatures.
• Follow resident diet orders, including therapeutic diets, texture-modified diets, and other dietary restrictions.
• Work closely with dietary and nursing staff to ensure residents receive the correct meals.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and complete required temperature logs.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection control, and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Properly store, label, date, and rotate food products.
• Assist with meal preparation, tray assembly, and meal service.
• Assist residents and staff with dietary needs as appropriate.
• Help with dishwashing and cleaning dishes, cookware, equipment, and kitchen areas as needed.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas, equipment, floors, and workspaces.
• Assist with stocking and organizing food and dietary supplies.
• Notify dietary leadership of supply needs, equipment concerns, or food quality issues.
• Work as part of the dietary team and assist with dietary aide responsibilities when needed.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience preferred.
• Skilled nursing, healthcare, senior living, restaurant, or institutional kitchen experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and proper sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, diet orders, and portion requirements.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift, bend, push, and carry kitchen supplies and equipment.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes pride in preparing good-quality, consistent meals for our residents and is willing to help wherever needed in the dietary department.

The ideal candidate will be a strong cook first, while also being a team player who is willing to assist with meal service, dietary aide responsibilities, cleaning, and dishwashing when necessary.

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time

Experience:

• Cooking: Preferred
• Skilled Nursing / Healthcare Dietary: Preferred

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23