Dietary Cook

SanStone Health & Rehabilitation; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Uniforms provided

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off & holidays

Health insurance with Rx plan

Dental and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth and training

Job summary

SanStone Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a Dietary Cook for our brand-new facility in Pinehurst, NC. You will prepare and serve meals, including texture-modified and therapeutic diets, following dietary orders and nutritional standards under the guidance of the CDM.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to schedules, and maintaining a clean kitchen while ensuring high-quality patient-centered food service. Healthcare kitchen experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing texture-modified diets and therapeutic menus.
• Knowledge of nutrition and food safety best practices.
• Ability to read and apply food tray cards and dietary orders.
• Experience in a healthcare kitchen is a plus.
• Certification or training in dietary management is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to the facility menu and dietary orders.
• Follow federal, state, and local guidelines and CDM directions to ensure quality service.
• Remain organized, professional, and a team player.
• Assist dietary aides and supervise in the absence of the CDM.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly kitchen and work area.
• Read and apply tray card requirements accurately.
• Interact positively with residents, families, and staff.
• Prior healthcare kitchen experience is preferred.

Skills

Texture modified diets

Food preparation

Team player

Nutrition knowledge

CDM guidance

Education

CDM certification preferred

Job description

Be a part of something new at The Lodge at Sandhills Carolina! Our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Pinehurst, North Carolina (NC), was thoughtfully designed to redefine care through exceptional hospitality, innovative services, and a welcoming environment for both residents and team members. We are currently seeking a Dietary Cook to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay, commensurate with experience
• Regular Employee Appreciation Events to include refreshments and gifts
• Fun and supportive work environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration
• Initial uniforms provided
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Career Growth and Training Opportunities
• Paid Time Off and 8 Paid Holidays
• New health insurance plans to include a prescription plan, FSA, and HSA plans
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food including texture modified and therapeutic diets according to the facility menu and nutritional orders.
• Prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations and our policies and procedures, and, as directed by the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to ensure that quality food service is provided.
• Be detail-oriented, professional, and a team player who works well with others.
• Assist dietary aides and direct other employees with approval and in the absence of the CDM.
• Be able to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized kitchen.
• Have a general knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Be able to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards.
• Have knowledge of food production and serving techniques, and food safety/sanitation requirements.
• Interact positively with residents, families, vendors, staff, and other personnel.
• Prior cooking experience in a healthcare facility is preferred.

At SanStone Health & Rehabilitation, we offer employment opportunities in NC that are filled with purpose. We are an organization that is dedicated to making a difference in our industry and caring as passionately for our employees as we do our residents.