Dietary Cook

Barren County Nursing and Rehab; Glasgow, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation in Glasgow, KY, is seeking a Dietary Cook to join our team. You will prepare and serve meals that meet resident dietary needs, physician orders, and nutritional guidelines, delivering quality meals with a cheerful, resident-centered approach.

The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and timely service in a clean, sanitary kitchen. Experience in healthcare food service is preferred, and we provide a supportive environment where staff collaborate to

Qualifications

• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with resident dietary needs, physician orders, and nutritional guidelines.
• Ensure food quality, proper portioning, and timely meal service.
• Monitor food inventory levels and place supply orders as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and work environment in compliance with health regulations.
• Supervise and provide guidance to dietary assistants as assigned.
• Follow all infection control, safety, and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals following dietary needs and orders.
• Ensure food quality, portion control, and timely service.
• Monitor inventory and place supply orders as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen in compliance with health regulations.
• Supervise dietary assistants as assigned.
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Meal preparation

Job description

Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation is currently seeking a Dietary Cook to join our team!

In alignment with our mission, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life and overall well-being of our residents through exceptional service and nutritious meals. Our Dietary Cook plays a vital role in delivering high-quality food service in a cheerful, timely, and resident-centered manner. We foster a culture of teamwork, communication, and collaboration to ensure shared goals are met and every resident feels cared for and valued.

If you take pride in preparing quality meals and enjoy working in a supportive, team-focused environment, we invite you to apply and become a meaningful part of our care community.

Requirements:

• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with resident dietary needs, physician orders, and nutritional guidelines
• Ensure food quality, proper portioning, and timely meal service
• Monitor food inventory levels and place supply orders as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and work environment in compliance with health regulations
• Supervise and provide guidance to dietary assistants as assigned
• Follow all infection control, safety, and sanitation procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience cooking in a healthcare or long-term care setting is preferred
• Strong understanding of dietary needs and food safety regulations
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact through nutritious meals and compassionate care, we’d love to hear from you!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.