Dietary Cook

Franklin-Nursing-Home; Franklin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer &

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Franklin-Nursing-Home in Texas is seeking a reliable Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents, following standardized recipes, and maintaining a sanitary kitchen.

This PRN/full-time role focuses on timely service, portion control, and teamwork, with opportunities to lead in busy periods. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must follow menus and recipes to produce high-quality meals.
• Reliable, able to work in a fast-paced kitchen and manage time effectively.
• Ability to lift, bend, and twist as needed in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Manage ingredients and leftovers to reduce waste and optimize stock.
• Ensure quality control by portioning and serving meals per dietary plans.
• Maintain cleanliness by sanitizing equipment and work areas per health standards.
• Perform physical tasks required in food preparation, including lifting and moving items.

Skills

Menus

Recipes

Job description

Join Our Team as a Dietary Cook

Shift Available: PRN

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.