What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Nursing Home Cook/Kitchen Aide - LTC position at Senior Care of Marion Nursing Home?
Hiring in Dietary Department
Job Overview
Senior Care of Marion is seeking an experienced and dedicated Nursing Home Cook/Dietary Aide to join our team. The ideal candidates will be responsible for preparing nutritious, appealing meals tailored to the dietary needs of our senior residents. This role requires a passion for food service, strong culinary skills, and a commitment to food safety standards. The successful applicant will contribute to creating a warm, welcoming environment through quality meal preparation and excellent food handling practices.
Duties
- Prepare and cook meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and resident preferences
- Ensure all food is prepared safely, following proper food handling and sanitation procedures
- Assist with food presentation to ensure appealing and appetizing meals
- Assist with distrubuting trays to resident rooms and dinning areas
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas, adhering to health regulations
- Manage inventory, including ordering supplies and rotating stock
- Collaborate with dietary staff to accommodate special diets or restrictions
- Serve meals efficiently while maintaining high standards of hygiene and customer service
- Follow all safety protocols related to kitchen operations and food preparation
- Prior experience in dietary departments or as a dietary aide preferred
- Strong background in food preparation, cooking, and food service within a healthcare, restaurant, or catering environment
- Knowledge of menu planning tailored for senior care or special dietary needs
- Proven skills in food safety, handling, and sanitation practices
- Experience with fine dining or restaurant settings is advantageous but not required
- Culinary experience including knife skills, meal preparation, and food industry knowledge is highly desirable
- Familiarity with catering services or large-scale meal production is a plus
This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents through nutritious meal service delivered with professionalism and care.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Kitchen: 1 year (Required)
- Long term care: 1 year (Required)
- Skilled nursing facility: 1 year (Required)
- Dietary department: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Marion, SC 29571 (Required)
Work Location: In person