Dietary Cook

Navasota Nursing; Navasota, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; 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

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) eligibility

Leadership support

Job summary

Navasota Nursing is seeking a dedicated Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a fast-paced kitchen. You will follow standardized recipes, manage ingredients, and ensure meals align with dietary plans and quality standards.

You should be dependable, with strong time management and teamwork, capable of stepping into a leadership role when needed. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, retirement options, and education support.

Qualifications

• Dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Strong time management in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to multitask while following recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Manage ingredients and utilization of leftovers to reduce waste.
• Ensure meals are portioned and served according to dietary plans.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas per health standards.
• Safely perform physical tasks required in food preparation.

Skills

Dependability

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Leadership readiness

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.