Dietary Cook

Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Cancer coverage

401(k) available now

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Texas is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals according to standardized recipes in a safe, sanitary kitchen environment. You will manage ingredients, help reduce waste, and ensure meals are served on time while upholding dietary plans for residents.

Ideal candidates are team players who can step into leadership roles when needed, maintain cleanliness of kitchen spaces, and perform physical tasks such as lifting and bending

Qualifications

• Follow menus and recipes to consistently produce high-quality meals.
• Manage time to prepare and serve meals on schedule.
• Adapt to changing tasks and kitchen needs.
• Ability to lead in a team setting when required.
• Maintain safe food handling and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Manage ingredients and reduce waste by utilizing leftovers.
• Ensure meals are portioned and served according to dietary plans.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and twisting as needed.

Skills

Menu adherence

Time management

Team leadership

Multitasking

Food safety

Job description

Join Our Team as a Dietary Cook

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.