Dietary Cook

Champion Care; Alabama; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Shift differentials

Weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Perfect attendance bonuses

Generous holiday pay

Employee referral bonuses

Monthly staff appreciation activities

Job summary

Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bessemer, AL, is hiring Cooks to join our dietary team in a fast-paced skilled nursing and long-term care facility. If you have experience in food service and want to be part of a team that supports residents and each other, we want to connect.

We offer competitive wages, shift differentials, weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, attendance bonuses, holiday pay, referral bonuses, and monthly staff appreciation activities.

Qualifications

• Cook experience in skilled nursing, healthcare, or long-term care.
• ServeSafe certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and food safety standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic math skills for measuring and portioning.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes and production guidelines.
• Set up workstations with ingredients and equipment needed for daily service.
• Measure, weigh, mix, chop, and prepare food items.
• Operate kitchen equipment including ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, grills, and fryers.
• Use a variety of cooking methods including baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming.
• Ensure proper portioning, presentation, and food quality.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Provide excellent service to residents, guests, and team members.
• Follow all facility safety and sanitation policies.
• Support the team with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Cook experience

Teamwork

Food safety

Sanitation

Communication

Job description

Cook - Skilled Nursing Facility
Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center - Bessemer, AL
Full-Time/Par-Time/PRN | Weekly Pay

Join Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center - Where Teamwork and Care Come Together

Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center is hiring Cooks to join our dietary team in a fast-paced skilled nursing and long-term care facility. If you have experience in food service and want to be part of a team that supports residents and each other, we want to connect.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Shift differentials
• Weekly pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Tuition reimbursement
• Perfect attendance bonuses
• Generous holiday pay
• Employee referral bonuses
• Monthly staff appreciation activities

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes and production guidelines
• Set up workstations with ingredients and equipment needed for daily service
• Measure, weigh, mix, chop, and prepare food items
• Operate kitchen equipment including ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, grills, and fryers
• Use a variety of cooking methods including baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming
• Ensure proper portioning, presentation, and food quality
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures
• Clean and sanitize kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils
• Provide excellent service to residents, guests, and team members
• Follow all facility safety and sanitation policies
• Support the team with additional duties as needed

What We're Looking For

• Cook experience required, preferably in skilled nursing, healthcare, or long-term care
• ServeSafe certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and food safety standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Basic math skills for measuring and portioning
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 lbs

Equal Opportunity Employer Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected status under applicable law.