Dietary Cook

The Arboretum of Winnie; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

The Arboretum of Winnie in Texas is seeking a reliable Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents. The role emphasizes dependability, time management, and multitasking in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will work with a team to ensure safe food handling and timely service while supporting resident well-being. Responsibilities include preparing meals from recipes, managing ingredients, ensuring portion accuracy, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness in accordance with health standards.

Qualifications

• Dependability, strong time management, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Able to follow menus and recipes to consistently produce high-quality meals.
• Strong teamwork skills and flexibility to adapt to changing kitchen needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Manage ingredients and leftovers to reduce waste and optimize inventory.
• Ensure quality control by portioning and serving according to dietary plans.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas following health standards.
• Perform physical tasks required during food preparation, such as lifting and bending.

Skills

Dependability

Job description

Join Our Team as a Dietary Cook

Shift Available: PRN

Prepare Delicious Meals and Support Resident Well-Being

We're seeking a reliable and dedicated Dietary Cook to join our team! This role is essential to ensuring our residents receive nutritious, well-prepared meals. Success in this position requires dependability, strong time management, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Your Impact as a Dietary Cook

In this role, you will:

• Prepare Meals: Cook all menu items according to standardized recipes in a safe and sanitary manner

• Manage Ingredients: Suggest creative ways to utilize leftovers and manage overstock efficiently

• Ensure Quality Control: Accurately prepare, portion, and serve meals based on recipes and dietary plans

• Maintain Cleanliness: Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and work areas according to health standards

• Perform Physical Tasks: Safely lift, bend, and twist as needed during food preparation

What Makes You a Great Fit

We’re looking for someone who:

• Can follow menus and recipes to consistently produce high-quality meals
• Ensures meals are prepared and served on time
• Adapts easily to changing tasks and kitchen needs
• Works well in a team and can step into a leadership role when needed

Benefits (Full-Time)

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Extra Protection: AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, and more

• Life Insurance: Whole and Term Policies

• Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement for continued education
• Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off
• Retirement Planning: Immediate 401(k) eligibility
• Unwavering Support: Exceptional corporate resources and leadership

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.