Dietary Cook

Spring-Valley-Health-; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO+ accrual

Holidays with premium pay

Tuition reimbursement

Take-home pay up to 75%

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate Dietary Cook to support our senior living residents. You will determine menu quantities, assist in inventory, and supervise dietary staff while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, open communication, and adherence to dietary plans, with opportunities for education reimbursement and comprehensive benefits. Evening and weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.
• Facility operates 24 hours a day; schedules may vary.
• Open communication, professionalism, ethical practice, relationship management, and confidentiality are expected.

Responsibilities

• Review planned menus to determine types and quantities of meats, vegetables, and soups.
• Order food to meet weekly menus and notify the Dietary Supervisor of shortages.
• Maintain perpetual supplies inventory and report shortages or discrepancies.
• Consult with the Dietary Supervisor about leftovers, storage and labeling.
• Supervise dietary workers during washing, trimming, or preparing food.
• Train and orient new dietary staff and supervise them.
• Prepare ingredients according to recipes using kitchen equipment.
• Cook meat, fish, and fowl and portion servings per menu diets.
• Observe infection prevention and maintain a clean, organized kitchen.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Ethical practice

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

At Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across two states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation.

Pay, Benefits and Perks of Dietary Cook:

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance; immediately accrue more PTO as you work!
• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday
• Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances
• Have fun with contests and employee appreciation events every month

Essential Functions of Dietary Cook:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Determine types and quantities of meats, vegetables, and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned menus and are timely
• Determine the amount of foods needed to meet weekly menus and submit order to Dietary Supervisor
• Assist in establishment and maintenance of perpetual supplies inventory, and notifies Dietary Supervisorof shortages or discrepancies
• Consult with Dietary Supervisorregarding use of left-overs, stores, and labels accordingly
• Consult registered dietitian on modified diets
• Supervise dietary workers when washing, trimming, or preparing food
• Assist in training, orientation, and supervisor of newly hired dietary staff
• Measure and mix ingredient according to approved recipes, using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc.
• Cook meat, fish, and fowl in a variety of ways such as: baking, roasting, broiling, steaming as well as carve into individual servings according to menu combinations and resident diet orders
• Test food temperatures
• Prepare special nourishment and supplements as instructed by Dietary Supervisor, and identify with resident name and room number
• Always observe infection prevention and control practices
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
• Perform all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications of Dietary Cook:

• High School diploma or general equivalency is preferred
• 1 year of experience is preferred
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.
• Company operates 24 hours a day, schedules and hours may vary
• Open Communication
• Professionalism
• Ethical Practice
• Relationship Management
• Always maintaining confidentiality

EEO Statement:

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees’ legally-protected characteristics (“protected class”) including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.