Dietary Cook

Atrium Centers; Houghton Lake (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Cell Phone Discounts

Job summary

Atrium Centers in Michigan is seeking a compassionate Cook to nourish residents with meals that meet dietary needs and support a warm, welcoming dining environment. You will prepare meals per diet specifications and menus, follow the Dietary Supervisor’s guidance to ensure consistency and quality, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen while ensuring timely service for residents.

This employee-owned organization values reliability, teamwork, and ongoing growth through tuition reimbursement and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year cooking experience for a large group.
• Long-term care or institutional experience preferred.
• Ability to scale and quantify recipes to meet facility needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Service-oriented mindset and willingness to learn.
• Positive, dependable, and team-focused attitude.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to resident diet specifications and menu plans
• Follow direction from the Dietary Supervisor to ensure consistency and quality
• Comply with all facility dietary policies, procedures, and sanitary regulations
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and portion control
• Support timely meal service for residents

Skills

Cooking experience

Large group cooking

Dietary scaling

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Attendance reliability

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Atrium Centers is a 100% employee-owned organization where every role contributes to resident comfort and quality of life. As a Cook, you help nourish residents through thoughtfully prepared meals that meet dietary needs while supporting a warm, welcoming dining experience.

Be a light

— to residents, families, and your fellow team members.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare meals according to resident diet specifications and menu plans
• Follow direction from the Dietary Supervisor to ensure consistency and quality
• Comply with all facility dietary policies, procedures, and sanitary regulations
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and portion control
• Support timely meal service for residents

What You Bring

• Minimum of one (1) year cooking experience for a large group; long-term care or institutional experience preferred
• Ability to scale and quantify recipes to meet facility needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Service-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn
• Positive, dependable, and team-focused attitude
• Excellent attendance and reliability

Benefits

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) + 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement to support career growth
• Cell Phone Discounts

Why Atrium Centers

“Our mission is to serve as a bright light in the lives of our residents and families by delivering compassionate, quality care in the communities they call home.”

Built on Compassion, Community, and Clinical Excellence, Atrium Centers offers a supportive environment where your skills directly enhance residents’ daily experiences.

If you’re a dependable cook who takes pride in preparing quality meals with care. If you’re a flexible, dependable cook who enjoys making a difference through food and service.