Dietary Cook

Tutera Senior Living and Health Care; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement Opportunities

Tutera University

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare and serve meals per the menu, monitor food handling, and ensure safe, nutritious options for residents. You will also help with meal service and keep equipment clean according to regulations.

The role emphasizes flexibility, strong communication, and a professional image. Prior LTC dietary experience and a year of cooking in large-scale operations are preferred, with Tutera offering competitive wages and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior dietary experience in LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting preferred.
• One year of experience as a cook in a large-scale operation preferred.
• Professional image and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to the menu and standards.
• Monitor food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning.
• Provide nutritionally appropriate meals for residents and ensure safety/regulatory compliance.

Skills

Food Preparation

Food Handling

Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Tiffany Springs Rehab (9191 N Ambassador Dr. Kansas City, MO 64154)

WE WANT YOU!

What Will You Do in This Role?

As a Dietary Cook, you are responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. You will also safely and efficiently provide nutritionally appropriate food to residents for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing their overall health. As a Dietary Cook, you will ensure the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

Do You Have What It Takes?

• A fire and passion for working with seniors
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
• High school diploma, or equivalent, required
• Prior dietary experience in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting highly preferred
• One year of experience as a cook in a large-scale cooking operation highly preferred
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Why is Tutera THE Employer of Choice?

• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is guided by one single purpose: To live the YOUNITE philosophy in every decision, every day. Based on genuine respect, YOUNITE is how we get to know residents and team members on a personal level. By asking about our employees’ and residents’ unique needs and preferences, we actively listen and then deliver. Do you want to work for a company where you are the driving force behind every decision made?
• Tutera offers stability; our family-owned company was founded in 1985!
• Tutera offers a competitive starting wage and amazing benefits! We take care of you so you can be a rockstar at work and at home!
• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is dedicated to growing and developing our Tutera rockstars. Through Tutera University, every employee has the opportunity to learn new skills and become the best they can be!

Equal Opportunity Employer. The wage and benefit information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefits eligibility criteria must be met to enroll in available benefits.

Benefits

How Can You Benefit?

• Advanced Pay
• Financial Literacy Classes
• Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!
• Child Care Discount
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) for Eligible Locations
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Exclusive Tutera Perks
• Tutera University
• Advancement Opportunities