Dietary Cook

Cedar Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation; Bandera (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

AD&D & Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Leadership Support

Job summary

Cedar Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation in Bandera, Texas is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents. You will follow standardized recipes, manage ingredients, and ensure safety and sanitation in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role emphasizes dependable, flexible team players who can work closely with dietary staff, adapt to changing menus, lift and move safely, and contribute to resident well-being through quality meal service. Full-time benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Follow menus and recipes to consistently produce high-quality meals.
• Serve meals on time and maintain portion control.
• Adapt to changing tasks and kitchen needs; work well in a team.
• Be prepared to lead when needed and maintain food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Suggest creative ways to use leftovers and manage overstock efficiently.
• Accurately prepare, portion, and serve meals per dietary plans.
• Keep kitchen equipment and work areas clean and sanitized.
• Safely perform lifting and bending as needed during food prep.

Skills

Meal preparation

Time management

Teamwork

Leadership potential

Job description

Join Our Team as a Dietary Cook

Prepare Delicious Meals and Support Resident Well-Being

We're seeking a reliable and dedicated Dietary Cook to join our team! This role is essential to ensuring our residents receive nutritious, well-prepared meals. Success in this position requires dependability, strong time management, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Your Impact as a Dietary Cook

In this role, you will:

• Prepare Meals: Cook all menu items according to standardized recipes in a safe and sanitary manner
• Manage Ingredients: Suggest creative ways to utilize leftovers and manage overstock efficiently
• Ensure Quality Control: Accurately prepare, portion, and serve meals based on recipes and dietary plans
• Maintain Cleanliness: Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and work areas according to health standards
• Perform Physical Tasks: Safely lift, bend, and twist as needed during food preparation

What Makes You a Great Fit

We’re looking for someone who:

• Can follow menus and recipes to consistently produce high-quality meals
• Ensures meals are prepared and served on time
• Adapts easily to changing tasks and kitchen needsWorks well in a team and can step into a leadership role when needed

Benefits (Full-Time)

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Extra Protection: AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, and more
• Life Insurance: Whole and Term Policies
• Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement for continued education
• Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off
• Retirement Planning: Immediate 401(k) eligibility
• Unwavering Support: Exceptional corporate resources and leadership

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.