Dietary Cook

The Lodge at Sandhills Carolina; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health insurance

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Uniforms provided

Flexible Work Schedule

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Job summary

The Lodge at Sandhills Carolina in Pinehurst, NC, seeks a Dietary Cook to join our healthcare hospitality team. The role focuses on preparing meals, including texture-modified and therapeutic diets, while ensuring safety and quality in a resident-centered kitchen.

Bring attention to detail, a team mindset, and the ability to follow dietary orders. Healthcare kitchen experience is preferred, with opportunities for growth and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare food service preferred.
• Ability to prepare texture-modified and therapeutic diets as ordered.
• Attention to detail and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to the facility menu and nutritional orders.
• Follow current standards, guidelines, and policies for food service.
• Assist dietary aides and supervise in the absence of the CDM.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized kitchen.
• Read and apply food tray card requirements.
• Ensure safe food production and sanitation standards.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Nutrition understanding

Team player

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 include:

• 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 include:

• 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.