Dietary Cook

Atrium Centers Salem Springlake Care Center; Salem (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Cell Phone Discounts

Job summary

Atrium Centers is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals for residents in a 100% employee-owned facility. You will adhere to dietary specifications, assist the Dietary Supervisor, and uphold strict sanitary standards while contributing to a warm dining experience for residents and their families.

As a team player with reliability and strong communication, you will help maintain an organized kitchen, support timely service, and participate in continued learning and growth within the Atrium

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year cooking experience for a large group; long-term care or institutional experience preferred.
• Ability to scale and quantify recipes to meet facility needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Service-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn
• Positive, dependable, and team-focused attitude
• Excellent attendance and reliability

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to resident diet specifications and menu plans
• Follow direction from the Dietary Supervisor to ensure consistency and quality
• Comply with all facility dietary policies, procedures, and sanitary regulations
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and portion control
• Support timely meal service for residents

Skills

Cooking for large groups

Dietary compliance

Written & verbal comms

Team player

Reliability

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Atrium Centers is a 100% employee-owned organization where every role contributes to resident comfort and quality of life. As a Cook, you help nourish residents through thoughtfully prepared meals that meet dietary needs while supporting a warm, welcoming dining experience.

Be a light — to residents, families, and your fellow team members.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare meals according to resident diet specifications and menu plans




• Follow direction from the Dietary Supervisor to ensure consistency and quality




• Comply with all facility dietary policies, procedures, and sanitary regulations




• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment




• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and portion control




• Support timely meal service for residents

What You Bring

• Minimum of one (1) year cooking experience for a large group; long-term care or institutional experience preferred




• Ability to scale and quantify recipes to meet facility needs




• Strong written and verbal communication skills




• Service-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn




• Positive, dependable, and team-focused attitude




• Excellent attendance and reliability

Benefits

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) + 401(k) matching




• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance




• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay




• Tuition Reimbursement to support career growth




• Cell Phone Discounts

Why Atrium Centers

“Our mission is to serve as a bright light in the lives of our residents and families by delivering compassionate, quality care in the communities they call home.”

Built on Compassion, Community, and Clinical Excellence, Atrium Centers offers a supportive environment where your skills directly enhance residents’ daily experiences.