Cook / Dietary Cook

Franklin County Rehab; Saint Albans Town (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

The Franklin County Rehab is seeking a Cook / Dietary Cook to support our dietary and healthcare food service team. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, following menus and dietary requirements.

Join a team that values quality meals, safety, and resident care. The role involves working with dietary and nursing staff to ensure timely, compliant food service in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Cook or Dietary Cook experience in healthcare or senior living.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and dietary restrictions.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper handling of meals.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• ServSafe certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks according to planned menus and recipes.
• Cook meals for residents in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care settings.
• Follow recipes, portion sizes, and meal schedules.
• Prepare meals according to special diets and dietary requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and prep area.
• Follow ServSafe, HACCP, and sanitation practices.
• Coordinate with the Dietary Manager and healthcare team.
• Assist with receiving and stocking food deliveries.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Nursing home experience

English communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Cook / Dietary Cook

The Franklin County Rehab

Cook / Dietary Cook – Nursing Home & Healthcare Food Service

The Franklin County Rehab 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 The Franklin County Rehab?

• 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

Make a Difference Through Food

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.

If you're looking for a Cook or Dietary Cook position in a nursing home, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or healthcare setting, apply today and join the team at The Franklin County Rehab!