Compassionate Dietary Cook – Early Shifts & Growth

Community Eldercare Services, LLC; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Pet Insurance

Competitive Pay

Career Growth

Education Opportunities

Job summary

Community Eldercare Services (CES) is hiring a Dietary Cook to join our caring team. 1st shifts available from 5:30am to 2pm or 11:30am to 8pm, offering meaningful work serving residents and ensuring diet specifications are met.

You will work with the Dietary Manager to prepare meals, review menus, supervise dietary staff, maintain sanitation, and help with inventory and diet changes. We value reliability, detail orientation, communication, and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One-year certificate from a college or technical school preferred.
• 3–6 months related experience in food preparation or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service-focused with an outgoing personality.
• Ability to multi-task and manage detail-oriented tasks.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to resident diet specifications, menus, and facility procedures.
• Review menus prior to food preparation and ensure accurate portioning.
• Direct and assist dietary staff in food preparation, serving, and cleaning.
• Ensure sanitation of dishes, utensils, work areas, and equipment.
• Check meal trays for accuracy with diet cards.
• Maintain proper storage of foods and supplies, ensuring readiness for upcoming meals.
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies.
• Review diet changes and adjust menus as necessary.
• Collaborate with Dietary Manager and team to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient kitchen.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate from college/technical school

Tools

Intermediate computer skills

Job description

Community Eldercare Services (CES) is hiring a Dietary Cook to join our caring team. 1st shifts available from 5:30am to 2pm or 11:30am to 8pm, offering meaningful work serving residents and ensuring diet specifications are met.

You will work with the Dietary Manager to prepare meals, review menus, supervise dietary staff, maintain sanitation, and help with inventory and diet changes. We value reliability, detail orientation, communication, and a collaborative approach.