Dietary Cook

Margate-Health-; Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Wage Scale

Medical insurance including pharmacy

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Employee recognition events

Job summary

Margate Health & Rehabilitation in Jefferson, North Carolina is seeking a Dietary Cook to join our caring team and support resident well-being with nutritious meals.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, accommodating texture modified and therapeutic diets, and ensuring safety and cleanliness in a busy kitchen while cooperating with a dedicated staff.

Experience in healthcare food service is preferred. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to read and apply nutrition orders and tray cards.
• Attention to detail and strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals including texture modified and therapeutic diets.
• Follow current standards and policies to ensure quality food service.
• Assist and supervise staff as directed by the Dietary Manager.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and time schedules.
• Interact with residents and staff professionally.

Skills

Healthcare cooking

Food safety

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Margate Health & Rehabilitation located in beautiful Jefferson, North Carolina is currently seeking a Dietary Cook to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals!

Benefits include:

• New Wage Scale
• Fun and supportive work environment
• Routine employee recognition events including gifts and refreshments
• Opportunities for career growth
• Paid Time Off
• New medical insurance plans to include a pharmacy plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K with employer match

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and serve food including texture modified and therapeutic diets according to the facility menu and nutritional orders.
• Prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations and our policies and procedures, and, as directed by the Certified Dietary Manager to ensure that quality food service is provided.
• Be detail-oriented, professional, and a team player who works well with others.
• Assist dietary aides as necessary and direct other employees with approval and in the absence of the Certified Dietary Manager.
• Be able to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized kitchen.
• Have a general knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Be able to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards.
• Have knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, and food safety/sanitation requirements.
• Interact positively with residents, families, vendors, staff, and other personnel.
• Prior cooking experience in a healthcare facility is preferred.

At SanStone Health & Rehabilitation, we are dedicated to making a difference in our industry and caring passionately for our employees and our residents.