Cook / Dietary Cook

Stellar Health Group; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Weekly pay

6 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

On-site education

Job summary

Premier Rehab & Healthcare at Burlington is seeking an experienced Cook/Dietary Cook to join our dietary and healthcare food service team in a skilled nursing setting. You will prepare fresh meals for residents according to menus, recipes, and dietary needs.

This role emphasizes food safety, teamwork with the dietary staff, and delivering meals that are nutritious and appealing to seniors, with clean kitchens and on-schedule service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook/Dietary Cook or in institutional food service.
• Knowledge of recipes, diets, and meal portioning.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Prepare meals for residents in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Follow recipes, menus, portion sizes, and meal schedules.
• Prepare meals according to special diets and dietary instructions.
• Ensure food is prepared, cooked, held, and served at proper temperatures.
• Monitor food quality, taste, appearance, freshness, and portion control.
• Assist with modified-texture and special-diet meals as directed.
• Coordinate with the Dietary Manager and healthcare staff.
• Prepare meals for regular events and resident celebrations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Follow ServSafe, sanitation, infection-control and HACCP practices.
• Label, store, rotate, and maintain food supplies.
• Assist with receiving and stocking food deliveries.
• Follow all facility policies and procedures.
• Support the dietary team with additional food service duties as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking techniques

Portion control

Food safety

English literacy

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

Premier Rehab & Healthcare at Burlington

Cook / Dietary Cook – Nursing Home & Healthcare Food Service

Premier Rehab & Healthcare at Burlington is hiring an experienced Cook / Dietary Cook to join our dietary and healthcare food service team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Cook, Dietary Cook, Restaurant Cook, Food Service Cook, or experienced food service professional who enjoys preparing quality meals and making a difference in the lives of seniors and residents.

As a Dietary Cook in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, you will prepare fresh, nutritious, and appealing meals for residents while following daily menus, recipes, portion requirements, and special dietary needs. You will work closely with the dietary team to ensure meals are prepared safely, accurately, and on schedule.

If you have cooking experience, food service experience, nursing home or senior living experience, and take pride in providing excellent resident care through quality meals, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks according to planned menus and standardized recipes
• Prepare meals for residents in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care setting
• Follow recipes, menus, portion sizes, and meal schedules
• Prepare meals according to special diets, therapeutic diets, and resident dietary requirements
• Ensure food is prepared, cooked, held, and served at proper temperatures
• Monitor food quality, taste, appearance, freshness, and portion control
• Assist with preparation of modified-texture and special-diet meals as directed
• Coordinate with the Dietary Manager, dietary staff, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team
• Prepare food for regular meals, special events, holidays, and resident celebrations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and food preparation area
• Follow ServSafe, food safety, sanitation, infection-control, and HACCP practices
• Properly label, store, rotate, and maintain food and dietary supplies
• Assist with receiving and putting away food deliveries and inventory
• Follow all facility and departmental policies and procedures
• Support the dietary team with additional food service duties as needed

What We're Looking For

• Previous Cook, Dietary Cook, Food Service Cook, Restaurant Cook, or institutional food service experience preferred
• Experience in a nursing home, skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, hospital, assisted living, or senior living community is a plus
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, portion control, and food safety
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and special dietary instructions
• Knowledge of sanitation and safe food-handling procedures
• ServSafe certification preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Reliable, dependable, and able to work as part of a team
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare dining environment
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of a dietary/cooking position

Why Join Premier Rehab & Healthcare at Burlington?

• Competitive wages: $20 - $28 per hour
• Weekly pay
• 6 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• On-site employee education
• Supportive work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents

Great food is an important part of resident care. As a Cook / Dietary Cook, you will help ensure that residents receive meals that are nutritious, enjoyable, safely prepared, and suited to their individual dietary needs.