Dietary Cook

Lionstone Healthcare; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Early Pay via Tapcheck

Employee Perks & Discount program

PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holl

Referral Bonus Program

Mentorship Programs

Internal/Upskilling Growth

Education Loan Repayment

Job summary

Rosemount Care Center is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals according to planned menus, ensuring dishes are palatable and visually appealing while maintaining strict sanitary standards in a long-term care setting.

Coordinate with dietary staff to accommodate special diets, implement dietitian recommendations, and support residents with nourishing, balanced meals in a respectful, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to follow menus and dietary requirements.
• Ability to work independently and with patience.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure correct diet is served to the resident.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Follow sanitary regulations and safety procedures.
• Coordinate food service with other departments as necessary.
• Maintain inventory and store incoming food, supplies, etc.

Skills

Independent decision making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Cook

Job Summary

At Rosemount Care Center, we're building together: Smarter. Long-Term. Care. We invest in people, not just positions. Through career growth opportunities, supportive leadership, meaningful relationships, and a culture of respect and empowerment, we help our employees thrive both personally and professionally. If you're looking for a workplace where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact, you'll find it at Rosemount Care Center.

Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

• Review menus prior to preparation of food
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc.
• Coordinate food service with other departments as necessary
• Work with the Facility's dietitian and implement recommended changes as required

Food Service Functions

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus
• Prepare and provide bedtime snacks

Safety and Sanitation

• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures
• Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel
• Follow established Infection Control Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks

Equipment and Supply Functions

• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc.
• Recommend to the Dietary Director the equipment and supply needs of the department

Resident Rights

• Honor the resident's refusal of treatment request
• Abide by the resident's participation in treatment decision
• Inform the resident of consequences of not participating in prescribed therapy and document such action in the resident's clinical record

Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the general public
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas
• Must have the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

People-Centered Rewards

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k with company match
• Early Pay via Tapcheck!
• Employee Perks & Discount program via NES
• PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays
• $Referral Bonus Program$
• Mentorship Programs
• Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities
• Continued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp