Dietary Cook

Arbors at Springfield; Springfield (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental/vision/prescription coverage

Flexible pay options

Tuition reimbursement

401K retirement plan

HSA and FSA options

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Arbors at Springfield is seeking a Dietary Cook to join our healthcare-focused kitchen team. You will prepare meals that meet therapeutic diets while adhering to strict safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes accuracy, cleanliness, and delivering appetizing meals to residents and staff. The position requires basic cooking experience, a high school diploma or GED, and ServSafe or similar certification where required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of tenth grade or above; HS diploma or GED preferred.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification preferred.
• Six months of large-quantity food preparation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Prepare items to meet residents’ needs and preferences.
• Use proper food handling and safety practices per policies.
• Ensure meals are served at the correct temperature and attractive.
• Maintain sanitary and organized kitchen workspace.
• Follow standardized recipes and document changes as required.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Therapeutic diet

Food prep

Communication

English literacy

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dietary Cook

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in combining culinary skills with a meaningful role in healthcare! The position seems well-suited for someone who is detail-oriented and passionate about creating meals that meet the dietary needs of elderly residents. Any previous experience in cooking, especially in a restaurant or food service setting is preferred.

Facility: Arbors at Springfield

Why Choose Arbors?

• One of Ohio’s Largest Providers of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Start rewarding and stable career with Arbors today!

Summary:

The Dietary Cook prepares and serves food using proper food handling and food safety techniques for residents, as well as employees and special events that tastes good and is served at the proper temperature and in an attractive manner in accordance with established standards. Maintains a clean and safe working environment in accordance with established standards.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum of tenth grade or above
• GED or High School Diploma or above preferred

Licenses/Certification:

• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county of facility.

Experience:

• Six months’ experience in large quantity food preparation. Experience with therapeutic diet preparation preferred.

Job Functions:

• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu, as well as employees and special events, as instructed by the supervisor.
• Prepares alternative items to meet residents’ individual needs and food preferences.
• Prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures.
• Makes only authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change according to established policy.
• Ensures that food tastes good and is served at the appropriate temperature in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of safe food preparation, handling techniques, and basic nutrition of food.
• Skilled in quantity food production and utilize basic math skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to be accurate, concise, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to read, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means.