Cook / Dietary Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Weekly pay

6 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

On-site education

Supportive environment

Meaningful impact

Job summary

The Franklin County Rehab is seeking an experienced Cook / Dietary Cook to join our dietary and healthcare food service team in a nursing home setting. You will prepare meals for residents, follow menus and dietary requirements, and work closely with the dietary staff to ensure safety and quality.

This role supports residents with nutritious meals, adheres to special diets, and collaborates with healthcare team to maintain high standards of food safety and service in a skilled nursing

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing home, skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, or senior living environment preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks according to planned menus and 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 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 modified-texture and special-diet meals as directed.
• Coordinate with the Dietary Manager and healthcare team.
• Prepare food for regular meals, events, holidays, and celebrations.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and prep area.
• Follow ServSafe, sanitation, infection-control, and HACCP practices.
• Label, store, rotate, and maintain food and supplies.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and inventory.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food service experience

ServSafe certification

English communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Franklin County Rehab -

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!

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