Dietary Cook

La Bahia Nursing & Rehabilitation; Goliad (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Coverage

AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, &

Critical Illness & more

Life Insurance: Whole & Term

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Immediate 401(k) eligibility

Corporate resources and leadership

Job summary

La Bahia Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, well-prepared meals for residents in a fast-paced kitchen. The role emphasizes time management, multitasking, and teamwork to support resident well-being and dietary plans.

Responsibilities include following recipes, managing ingredients, ensuring quality and safety, and maintaining a clean work environment. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must follow menus and recipes to consistently produce high-quality meals.
• Meals must be 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Manage ingredients and leftovers to minimize waste.
• Ensure meals are accurately prepared, portioned, and served per dietary plans.
• Maintain clean and sanitised kitchen equipment and workspaces.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending and twisting as needed during food preparation.

Skills

Dependability

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Leadership when needed

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.