Dietary Cook

AMOREM; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Rotating compressed workweek with more

Predictable work in a supportive team

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Employer-provided life insurance

Employer-paid long-term disability

Employee assistance and wellness

Opportunities to grow within AMOREM

Job summary

AMOREM seeks a Cook to join our Dietary Services team, preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for patients and helping create a welcoming environment for patients, families and staff.

You will work in a role with a dependable schedule, participate in a rotating workweek, and contribute to a supportive team while adhering to food safety standards and recipes.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience: Previous cooking or food service experience is preferred (restaurant, school, healthcare, senior living, catering, or similar).
• Licensure/Certification: ServSafe certification is required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals.
• Follow planned menus while accommodating patient preferences and dietary needs.
• Deliver patient meals at scheduled times.
• Maintain safe food temperatures and follow sanitation standards.
• Keep kitchen, nourishment areas and equipment clean and organized.
• Complete required food service and safety logs.
• Receive and inspect food and supply deliveries.
• Help maintain inventory of food and supplies.
• Assist with catering and events as needed.
• Transport meals to other AMOREM locations when assigned.
• Collaborate with Dietary Coordinator and patient care unit staff.

Skills

Food preparation

Team player

Attention to detail

Cleanliness

Food safety

Follow menus

Recordkeeping

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About this position

Description: Description

Are you looking for a cooking position with a dependable schedule, meaningful work and more time for life outside of work?

AMOREM is seeking a Cook to join our Dietary Services team. You do not need hospice experience to make a difference in this role. If you have experience preparing food in a restaurant, school, hospital, senior living community or other food service setting, we would like to hear from you.

Our cooks prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for patients while helping create a comforting and welcoming environment for patients, families and staff. This is an opportunity to use your food service skills in a role where your work has a direct and meaningful impact each day.

What AMOREM Offers You

• Competitive pay
• Rotating compressed workweek with more days away from work
• Predictable work in a supportive team environment
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options
• Generous paid time off, with accrual increasing based on tenure
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Opportunities to learn, grow and apply for other positions within AMOREM
• Six months after hire to obtain required ServSafe certification

Requirements:

Why AMOREM?

At AMOREM, food is an important part of caring for people. A thoughtfully prepared meal can provide comfort, preserve a familiar routine and help a patient feel more at home.

As a member of our Dietary Services team, you will be valued for the skill, care and attention you bring to every meal. You will work alongside people who share a commitment to providing MORE quality, MORE compassion and MORE support to patients and families.

If you take pride in preparing good food, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and serving others, we invite you to apply.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals
• Follow planned menus while accommodating patient preferences and special dietary needs
• Deliver patient meals at scheduled times
• Maintain safe food temperatures and follow food safety and sanitation standards
• Keep the kitchen, nourishment areas and equipment clean and organized
• Complete required food service and safety logs
• Receive and inspect food and supply deliveries
• Help maintain appropriate food and supply inventory
• Assist with catering and organizational events as needed
• Transport meals to other AMOREM locations when assigned
• Work collaboratively with the Dietary Coordinator and patient care unit staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Enjoys preparing food and serving others
• Dependable, organized and attentive to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Committed to cleanliness, food safety and quality
• Able to follow menus, recipes and dietary instructions
• Comfortable learning basic computer and recordkeeping tasks
• Respectful and compassionate when interacting with patients, families and coworkers
• Understanding of therapeutic diets is helpful but not required

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Previous cooking or food service experience is preferred. Experience may be from a restaurant, school, healthcare facility, senior living community, catering operation or similar setting.

Licensure/Certification: ServSafe certification is required within six months of hire.

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking and standing
• Ability to bend, reach and perform routine kitchen tasks
• Ability to lift or move up to 30 pounds
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity necessary for food preparation, equipment use and record keeping

Bring your skills to a place where every meal matters. Apply today to join AMOREM’s Dietary Services team.