Dietary Cook

Hopkins Restorative Care Center; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopkins Restorative Care Center is seeking a dependable and experienced Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents, following approved menus and recipes.

You will ensure proper portions, follow dietary restrictions, maintain a sanitary kitchen, and collaborate with dietary staff to support residents' health and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience as a cook in healthcare or food service required.
• Knowledge of special diets and food safety standards.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to approved menus and recipes.
• Ensure proper food portions and presentation.
• Follow dietary restrictions and physician orders for resident meals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Label, store, and rotate food items properly.
• Follow safe food handling and infection control practices.
• Assist in meal service and clean-up.
• Work cooperatively with dietary staff and other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dietary Manager.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Special diets

Food safety

Healthcare cooking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

DIETARY COOK

We are seeking a dependable and experienced DIETARY COOK to prepare nutritious and appealing meals for our residents. This position plays an important role in supporting residents' health and satisfaction through quality food preparation and service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare meals according to approved menus and recipes.
• Ensure proper food portions and presentation.
• Follow dietary restrictions and physician orders for resident meals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Label, store, and rotate food items properly.
• Follow safe food handling and infection control practices.
• Assist in meal service and clean-up.
• Work cooperatively with dietary staff and other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dietary Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience as a cook in healthcare or food service required.
• Knowledge of special diets and food safety standards.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and tolerate standing for long periods.

If you take pride in preparing meals that make a difference, we'd love to have you on our team!