Dietary Cook

Jefferson City Care & Rehab Center; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO after 30 days

Premium holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Take-home up to 75% of net wages

401(k) matching

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Jefferson City Care & Rehab Center is seeking a compassionate Dietary Cook to prepare meals according to planned menus and resident diets. You will manage inventory, coordinate with the Dietary Supervisor and Dietitian, and supervise kitchen staff to ensure safe, high-quality meals for residents.

We offer competitive pay, PTO after 30 days (full-time), holidays with premium pay, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year of experience in food service preferred.
• Facility operates 24 hours; schedules may vary.
• Maintain active email and phone contact for employer communication.
• Open communication, professionalism, ethical practice, relationship management, confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Review planned menus and determine types and quantities of foods.
• Submit weekly food orders to Dietary Supervisor.
• Maintain inventory and report shortages or discrepancies.
• Consult with Dietitian on modified diets and leftovers usage.
• Supervise dietary staff during food preparation and cleaning tasks.
• Assist in training new dietary staff and ensure proper feeding practices.
• Prepare ingredients and cook foods according to recipes and menu combinations.
• Ensure food temperatures are tested and safety standards followed.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Ethics

Relationship management

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year food service experience

Job description

At Jefferson City Care and Rehab, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Jefferson City Care and Rehab partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across two states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Jefferson City Care and Rehab

Pay, Benefits and Perks of Dietary Cook:

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience

• Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)

• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employees

• Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study

• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift

• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment

• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees

• Have fun with contests and employee appreciation events every month

Essential Functions of Dietary Cook:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Determine types and quantities of meats, vegetables, and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned menus and are timely

• Determine the amount of foods needed to meet weekly menus and submit order to Dietary Supervisor

• Assist in establishment and maintenance of perpetual supplies inventory, and notifies Dietary Supervisor of shortages or discrepancies

• Consult with Dietary Supervisor regarding use of left-overs, stores, and labels accordingly

• Consult registered dietitian on modified diets

• Supervise dietary workers when washing, trimming, or preparing food

• Assist in training, orientation, and supervisor of newly hired dietary staff

• Measure and mix ingredient according to approved recipes, using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc.

• Cook meat, fish, and fowl in a variety of ways such as: baking, roasting, broiling, steaming as well as carve into individual servings according to menu combinations and resident diet orders

• Test food temperatures

• Prepare special nourishment and supplements as instructed by Dietary Supervisor, and identify with resident name and room number

• Always observe infection prevention and control practices

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen

• Perform all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors

• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications of Dietary Cook:

• High School diploma or general equivalency is preferred

• 1 year of experience is preferred

• Company operates 24 hours a day, schedules and hours may vary

• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.

• Open Communication

• Professionalism

• Ethical Practice

• Relationship Management

• Always maintaining confidentiality

EEO Statement:

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees’ legally-protected characteristics (“protected class”) including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.