Dietary Cook

Hills Nursing; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Hills Nursing in Decatur, TX is seeking a reliable Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a fast-paced kitchen. You will follow standardized recipes, manage ingredients, and ensure safety and quality throughout service.

This full-time role offers opportunities to lead when needed, with a team-focused environment that supports resident well-being and ongoing professional growth. Attention to detail and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Dependability and reliability in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong time management to meet service times.
• Ability to multitask across multiple menu items.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Manage ingredients and suggest efficient ways to use leftovers.
• Ensure quality by accurately portioning and serving meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitize kitchen areas and equipment.
• Perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, and twisting as needed.

Skills

Dependability

Time management

Teamwork

Leadership readiness

Multitasking

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 needs
• Works 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.