Dietary Cook

PACS; Concord (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $19.00 per hour

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Concord Post Acute is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to join our healthcare team. The Dietary Cook will prepare nutritious, appealing meals while following established menus, special diet requirements, and food safety standards.

This full-time role offers $19.00 per hour in a collaborative kitchen environment within a healthcare setting, supporting residents’ health and comfort.

Qualifications

• Cooking or food service experience preferred.
• Skilled nursing or healthcare dietary experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and special dietary instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established menus and recipes.
• Follow resident-specific diets and special dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain proper portion sizes and appealing food presentation.
• Monitor food temperatures and follow food safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food supplies.
• Assist with inventory and minimize food waste.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly.
• Work collaboratively with dietary staff and other members of the care team.
• Follow facility policies, procedures, and applicable health regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Dependable

Attention to detail

Punctual

Fast-paced environment

Food safety

Follow recipes

Food service experience

Job description

Now Hiring: Dietary Cook – Full-Time

Concord Post Acute is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented Dietary Cook to join our healthcare team. The Dietary Cook will be responsible for preparing nutritious, appealing meals while following established menus, special diet requirements, and food safety standards.

Position Details

Position: Dietary Cook
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour
Facility: Concord Post Acute

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established menus and recipes.
• Follow resident-specific diets and special dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain proper portion sizes and appealing food presentation.
• Monitor food temperatures and follow food safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food supplies.
• Assist with inventory and minimize food waste.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly.
• Work collaboratively with dietary staff and other members of the care team.
• Follow facility policies, procedures, and applicable health regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred.
• Skilled nursing or healthcare dietary experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and special dietary instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen setting.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay: $19.00 per hour
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for eligible full-time employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive team environment
• Career advancement opportunities

Why Join Concord Post Acute?

At Concord Post Acute, our dietary team plays an important role in supporting the health, comfort, and quality of life of our residents. Join a team where your work makes a meaningful difference every day.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.