Dietary Cook

Tutera Senior Living and Health Care; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living community in Kansas City is seeking an enthusiastic Dietary Cook. You will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals while ensuring compliance with health standards. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and advancement within Tutera Senior Living.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Exclusive Tutera Perks

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for working with seniors and teamwork.
• Prior dietary experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Flexibility and a fun personality are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to menu and safety standards.
• Monitor food handling and meal preparation procedures.
• Ensure quality food service complying with regulations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Food Safety

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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.

Job Description

Dietary Cook

Tiffany Springs Senior Living Community

Full-Time

Are you a Dietary Cook seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking dietary rockstars to join our team! If you are dedicated and compassionate, 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!
  
  

Apply today and let us show you how we are inspired by you.

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 with Payactiv
• Financial Literacy Classes with Payactiv
• 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
  
  

Job ID

2025-10059

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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