Dietary Cook

Arbors of Ohio; Minerva (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible pay options

Flexible scheduling

Referral bonuses

Job summary

The Dietary Cook at Arbors at Minerva is responsible for preparing meals that meet residents' dietary needs using proper food handling and safety standards. This part-time position emphasizes attention to detail and delivering meals with quality and consistency.

Responsibilities include reviewing menus, preparing regular and therapeutic diets, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen. Previous food service experience is preferred, with ServSafe certification encouraged.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food preparation, handling techniques and basic nutrition.
• Skill in quantity food production and basic math.
• Effective communication with residents, families and all levels of the organization.
• Ability to be accurate, concise and detail‑oriented.
• Strong English communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu, as instructed by the supervisor.
• Prepares alternative items to meet residents’ individual needs and preferences.
• Prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and safety techniques according to established policies.
• Prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations and company procedures.
• Makes authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change.
• Ensures that food tastes good and is served at the appropriate temperature in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Ensures that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies.
• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Food safety basics

Nutrition basics

Quantitative cooking

Effective communication

Detail oriented

English communication

Six months food prep experience

Therapeutic diet prep

Education

Tenth grade or higher

GED / high school diploma preferred

ServSafe Food Safety certification

Job description

Facility: Arbors at Minerva

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in combining culinary skills with a meaningful role in healthcare! The position seems well-suited for someone who is detail‑oriented and passionate about creating meals that meet the dietary needs of elderly residents. Any previous experience in cooking, especially in a restaurant or food service setting, is preferred.

Dietary Cook – Part Time

Why Choose Arbors?

• One of Ohio’s largest providers of long‑term care, skilled nursing and short‑term rehabilitation services.
• Flexible pay options: daily, weekly or bi‑weekly pay, with pay advances through UKG Wallet.
• Flexible scheduling: various scheduling options are available.
• Unlimited referral bonuses for referring new team members.

Apply Today!

Come see what a flexible part‑time career opportunity at Arbors can mean for you.

Summary

The Dietary Cook prepares and serves food using proper food handling and food safety techniques for residents, employees and special events. The meals are served at the proper temperature and in an attractive manner in accordance with established standards. The cook maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum of tenth grade or above.
• GED, high school diploma or above preferred.

Licenses/Certification:

• ServSafe Food Safety certification preferred, or other food‑safety certification required by state or county.

Experience:

• Six months experience in large‑quantity food preparation; therapeutic diet preparation experience preferred.

Job Functions

• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu, as instructed by the supervisor.
• Prepares alternative items to meet residents’ individual needs and preferences.
• Prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and safety techniques according to established policies.
• Prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations and company procedures.
• Makes authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change.
• Ensures that food tastes good and is served at the appropriate temperature in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Ensures that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies.
• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of safe food preparation, handling techniques and basic nutrition.
• Skill in quantity food production and basic math.
• Effective communication with residents, families and all levels of the organization.
• Ability to be accurate, concise and detail‑oriented.
• Strong English communication skills, verbal and written.