Dietary Cook

Heritage at Turner Park Health & Rehab; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

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

Life Insurance (Whole & Term)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) eligibility

Strong corporate support

Job summary

Heritage at Turner Park Health & Rehab in Grand Prairie, TX, is looking for a Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals following standardized recipes and dietary plans. You will support resident well-being through quality food service and maintain kitchen cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes dependability, strong time management, and the ability to multitask, with opportunities to lead the team when needed and contribute to a cohesive dining program for residents.

Qualifications

• Dependable with strong time management in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and menus.
• 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.
• Suggest creative ways to utilize leftovers and manage ingredients efficiently.
• Ensure meals are prepared, portioned, and served according to recipes and dietary plans.
• Maintain cleanliness by sanitizing kitchen equipment and work areas per health standards.
• Perform physical tasks required during food preparation, such as lifting and bending.

Skills

Follow menus and recipes

Timely meal service

Adaptability

Team 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

Were 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.