Dietary Cook

White-Oak-Management,-Inc.; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from Day 1

Health benefits after 31 days

Holiday premium pay

One-on-one training

Annual merit reviews

Growth opportunities

Job summary

White Oak of Burlington in Burlington, NC is seeking Full-Time and Part-Time Cooks to join our Dietary team. You will prepare and cook meals for residents, following recipes and dietary requirements, while maintaining high sanitation and quality standards.

Shift options include 6:30 AM–2:30 PM and 12:30 PM–8:30 PM. PTO accrual begins Day 1, with health benefits after 31 days and opportunities for growth within the facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking or food service is preferred.
• Healthcare/long-term care food service experience is a plus.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, production sheets, and resident diet requirements.
• Commitment to high quality, sanitation, and resident service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meats, vegetables, cereals, starches, and other menu items.
• Follow standardized recipes and production sheets to ensure proper quantities and consistency.
• Prepare meals for therapeutic and modified diets according to resident dietary needs.
• Monitor food for proper preparation, seasoning, appearance, and quality.
• Portion, plate, garnish, and serve meals according to menus and diet orders.
• Assist with meal tray setup and steam-table preparation.
• Distribute meals to resident neighborhoods and dining areas.
• Maintain safe food-handling and sanitation practices.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen work areas, equipment, and floors.
• Work with Dietary Aides and team members to ensure smooth meal service.
• Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
• Perform other dietary duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Job description

Cook – Full-Time & Part-TimeWhite Oak of Burlington | Burlington, NCJoin a food service team that takes pride in quality, hospitality, and serving others.White Oak of Burlington, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, is seeking Full-Time and Part-Time Cooks to join our Dietary team. We’re looking for dependable, team-oriented individuals who enjoy preparing great food and want their work to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.Department: DietaryWork Area: KitchenReports To: CDM / Dietary SupervisorAbout the RoleOur Cooks are responsible for preparing and providing safe, high-quality food service to residents in an efficient and cost-effective manner while meeting federal, state, local, and facility requirements.You’ll prepare meals according to established menus, standardized recipes, production schedules, and individual resident dietary needs — helping ensure every meal is both appetizing and prepared with care.What You’ll DoPrepare and cook meats, vegetables, cereals, starches, and other menu itemsFollow standardized recipes and production sheets to ensure proper quantities and consistencyPrepare meals for therapeutic and modified diets according to resident-specific restrictionsMonitor food for proper preparation, seasoning, appearance, and qualityPortion, plate, garnish, and serve meals according to menus and diet ordersAssist with meal tray setup and steam-table preparationPrepare food items in advance for upcoming meals as directedDistribute meals to resident neighborhoods and dining areasMaintain safe food-handling and sanitation practicesClean and sanitize kitchen work areas, equipment, and floorsProperly store and handle food and suppliesWork closely with Dietary Aides and other team members to ensure smooth meal serviceHelp oversee kitchen and food service operations in the absence of the Dietary SupervisorPerform other dietary duties as assignedSchedule1st and 2nd shift opportunities6:30 AM – 2:30 PM12:30 PM – 8:30 PMAlternating weekdays and weekendsHours may range from 0–80 hours per pay period, based on position status, scheduling needs, and business demandsWhat We’re Looking ForPrevious cooking or food service experience preferredLong-term care or healthcare food service experience is a plus, but not requiredDependable with strong attention to detailAbility to follow recipes, menus, production sheets, and resident diet requirementsCommitment to excellent food quality, sanitation, and resident serviceAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchenFood Safety & Professional StandardsBecause we serve a healthcare population, all team members are expected to maintain excellent personal hygiene and follow department food-safety requirements. This includes wearing required hair restraints, beard protection when applicable, visible identification, and following facility guidelines regarding jewelry and fingernail polish.Team members are also responsible for safeguarding resident information and following HIPAA Minimum Necessary standards at all times.Full-Time BenefitsPTO accrual begins Day 1PTO available after 90 daysHealth benefits available after 31 daysHoliday premium payOne-on-one trainingAnnual merit reviewsOpportunities for continued growthA resume is highly encouraged when applying. White Oak of Burlington323 Baldwin RoadBurlington, NCIf you enjoy cooking, take pride in serving others, and want to be part of a team where your work matters, we’d love to meet you. Apply today!White Oak of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.