Dietary Cook

Chateau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Program

Discounts & Perks

Supportive, Team-Oriented Work Env.

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Chateau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, is looking for a dependable Dietary Cook to join our Food Services team. You will prepare nutritious meals that meet resident dietary requirements while ensuring food safety and quality.

Join a collaborative kitchen committed to excellent resident care and continuous improvement. The role requires at least 1 year of dietary cook experience, a morning shift, and reliable, team-oriented work ethic.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of dietary cook experience in a nursing facility, rehabilitation center, or hospital.
• Experience preparing meals in large quantities.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety regulations, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved recipes, production schedules, and resident dietary requirements.
• Review daily menus and ensure meals are prepared accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare large quantities of food while maintaining taste, quality, and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with therapeutic, mechanical, and special diet orders.
• Inspect meal trays to verify residents receive the correct prescribed diets.
• Process new diet orders and dietary changes from Nursing Services.
• Maintain accurate food production records, temperature logs, and documentation.
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian to implement dietary recommendations.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and work areas.
• Assist with meal service and ensure on-time delivery.
• Participate in routine inspections to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Food Services and other departments to provide resident care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Dietary Manager or Food Service Supervisor.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Reading & writing English

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Facility: Chateau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Position: Dietary Cook
Location: Rochelle Park, New Jersey
Schedule: Full-Time | Morning Shift
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Join Our Culinary Team!

Chateau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a dependable and experienced Dietary Cook to join our Food Services team. In this role, you will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals that support the health and well-being of our residents while ensuring all dietary requirements and food safety standards are met.

If you have experience in a skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, or hospital kitchen and enjoy making a positive impact through quality food service, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved recipes, production schedules, and resident dietary requirements.
• Review daily menus and ensure meals are prepared accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare large quantities of food while maintaining excellent taste, quality, and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with therapeutic, mechanical, and special diet orders.
• Inspect meal trays to verify residents receive the correct prescribed diets.
• Process new diet orders and dietary changes received from Nursing Services.
• Maintain accurate food production records, temperature logs, and required documentation.
• Work closely with the Registered Dietitian to implement dietary recommendations and menu modifications.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen, equipment, and work areas.
• Assist with meal service and ensure food is delivered on schedule.
• Participate in routine inspections to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with the Food Services team and other departments to provide exceptional resident care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dietary Manager or Food Service Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Dietary Cook experience in a nursing home, rehabilitation center, or hospital required.
• Experience preparing meals in large quantities.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food preparation techniques, sanitation practices, and food safety regulations.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, dependable, and committed to providing outstanding service.
• Willingness to learn and continuously improve food service practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Recognition Program
• Company Discounts & Perks
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Work Environment
• Career Growth Opportunities