Dietary Aide / Cook

Topaz Fiscal Services; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services is seeking a dedicated Dietary Cook to join our in-house kitchen team in State College, PA. This full-time role focuses on preparing meals that meet planned menus and dietary requirements for residents in a nursing facility.

The position requires previous cooking experience and knowledge of food safety, with familiarity with modified diets. You will work in a team-oriented, in-person setting to ensure meals are prepared safely and served on time.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience required.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Familiarity with dietary restrictions and modified diets.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and dietary requirements.
• Assist with shift coverage for call-outs, vacations, or staffing needs.
• Ensure meals meet state and federal guidelines for skilled nursing facilities.
• Follow therapeutic and modified diets, including low-sodium, diabetic, and pureed diets.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.
• Monitor food temperatures, storage procedures, and sanitation practices.
• Work collaboratively with the dietary team to support smooth daily operations.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Dietary Restrictions

Independent Worker

Job description

Now Hiring: Dietary Aides / Cooks

Full Time

General Purpose:

Assist in food preparation and serving; maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas under the supervision of the Dietary Manager or Cook.

Essential Job Functions:

This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:

Food Preparation, Serving and Cleaning

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks.

• Assist in checking trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy.

• Set up trays and deliver meals to residents.

• Set up serving line with cold foods, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc. according to the menus and as instructed.

• Work on central tray service line, placing appropriate food on general and modified diet trays, as directed.

• Deliver loaded food carts to corridor and return unloaded carts to dish washing unit.

• Collect soiled trays and utensils from dining room tables and transport them to dish washing area.

• Wash dishes, clean equipment, wipe off dining room and worktables, clean utensils, pots and pans; mop floors in dietary, etc., as assigned.

• Clean and maintain kitchen and food preparation equipment as assigned.

• Wash, sanitize, and store trays, dishes and utensils.

Supply

• Stock and store food items as assigned.

• Maintain a level of food and supplies adequate for the next meal and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies.

• Report hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents, as necessary.

Other duties

• Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.

• Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.

• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.

Qualifications for Dietary Cook:

• Previous cooking experience required

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

• Familiarity with dietary restrictions and modified diets

• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently

Responsibilities of Dietary Cook:

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and dietary requirements

• Assist with shift coverage for call-outs, vacations, or staffing needs

• Ensure meals meet state and federal guidelines for skilled nursing facilities

• Follow therapeutic and modified diets, including low-sodium, diabetic, and pureed diets

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment

• Monitor food temperatures, storage procedures, and sanitation practices

• Work collaboratively with the dietary team to support smooth daily operations

Why Join Us?

Skip the late-night restaurant hours and enjoy a more balanced schedule. We offer a stable, team-oriented environment where your work directly contributes to the health and well-being of our residents.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• State College, PA 16801 (Required)

• Benefits:

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Vision insurance

  Work Location: In person