Dietary Cook

Avir at Garland; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Company paid holidays and PTO

Health insurance for the entire family

Scrubs on Wheels

One-on-one benefits meeting

Corporate support

Job summary

AVIR at Garland is seeking a Dietary Cook to join our family and care for residents with high-quality meals. The role emphasizes a resident-focused, team-building environment and strict adherence to health regulations and facility standards.

Walk-ins are welcome daily. We offer benefits including 401k with a match, paid time off, family health insurance, and other employee perks to support a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in culinary/food service, healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience in nursing home environment preferred.
• Ability to follow state health regulations and facility standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods for residents, guests, and employees.
• Modify diets and adjust recipes for serving sizes as needed.
• Use a variety of cooking equipment and techniques.
• Directs activities of one or more food service staff.

Skills

Team oriented

Culinary/Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

AVIR at Garland is seeking a qualified Dietary Cook to join our family!

We are searching for a Dietary Cook that is resident, and family-focused, a team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a facility culture. The purpose of this role is to prepare and cook high-quality foods for all regular and modified diets, serving residents, guests, and employees. Ensure all preparation and cooking strictly adheres to State Department of Health Rules and Regulations and established facility standards. If you are team-oriented, driven, and excited about the opportunity to care for our residents, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Walk-ins are welcome daily!

Exciting Benefits for Dietary Cook:

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k with a match!
• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) Program.
• Health insurance for the entire family!
• Scrubs on Wheels.
• Voluntary Benefits reviewed and provided at your one-on-one benefit meeting.
• Exceptional Corporate Support.

Responsibilities for Dietary Cook:

• Utilize a variety of cooking and food preparation equipment and techniques.
• Prepare simple food regimes and basic modified diets regarding individual resident nutritional needs.
• Adjust recipes to yield the required number of servings if necessary.
• Test recipes and recommend changes in recipes.
• Prepare and cook food in batches, maintaining high quality and appeal.
• Directs activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.

Qualifications for Dietary Cook:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous office experience preferred.
• Previous Nursing Home experience preferred.
• Culinary and/or food service experience in a health care facility preferred.

About the Company:

We strive to create an environment where people feel safe, heard and understood. Our leadership teams embrace our “Your Voice” philosophy.

Avir Health Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.