Dietary Cook

Deep Creek Health & Rehabilitation; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Deep Creek Health & Rehabilitation is hiring a Dietary Cook – Full-Time. The role focuses on preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents, honoring dietary restrictions, textures, and safety standards.

You will support kitchen operations and collaborate with dietary staff and nursing to deliver quality dining experiences. As a dependable, experienced, and compassionate cook, you will help ensure resident health and satisfaction, maintain records, and uphold facility standards.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience required.
• Ability to follow dietary restrictions and recipes.
• Commitment to food safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals according to approved menus and resident dietary needs.
• Follow prescribed diets and modified textures as required.
• Monitor food quality, portions, temperatures, and presentation.
• Support daily kitchen operations and meal service.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen in accordance with health regulations.
• Assist with inventory, storage, and waste minimization.
• Collaborate with dietary staff, nursing, and leadership to ensure quality meals.
• Provide leadership in the absence of the Dietary Manager.
• Complete required records and documentation for compliance.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Job description

Deep Creek Health & Rehabilitation -

Now Hiring: Dietary Cook – Full-Time

Join Our Team Where Every Meal Makes a Difference!

Are you passionate about cooking and making a difference in the lives of others? We're looking for a dependable, experienced, and compassionate Dietary Cook to join our team!

As a Dietary Cook, you'll play an important role in providing nutritious, delicious, and well-balanced meals to our residents. Your culinary skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality will help create a positive dining experience while supporting the health and well-being of those we serve.

If you enjoy cooking, working with a supportive team, and making a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do – Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Nutritious Meals: Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus, recipes, and resident dietary requirements.

• Follow Special Diets: Ensure meals meet prescribed dietary restrictions, modified textures, and nutritional guidelines.

• Maintain Food Quality: Monitor food preparation, portion sizes, presentation, and serving temperatures.

• Support Kitchen Operations: Assist with daily food preparation, meal service, and overall dietary department operations.

• Maintain a Clean & Safe Kitchen: Follow proper sanitation, food handling, infection control, and safety procedures.

• Manage Food Supplies: Assist with inventory, food storage, stock rotation, and minimizing waste.

• Work as a Team: Collaborate with dietary staff, nursing, and facility leadership to ensure residents receive quality meals.

• Provide Leadership: Assist with supervising dietary operations and staff in the absence of the Dietary Manager.

• Maintain Documentation: Complete required food temperature logs, production records, and other dietary documentation.

• Follow Facility Standards: Ensure compliance with applicable food safety regulations, facility policies, and resident care standards.

What We're Looking For – Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience required; experience