Dietary Cook

Tonganoxie Terrace; Tonganoxie (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Tonganoxie Terrace is actively seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals that meet nutritional guidelines and resident preferences. You will support daily meal production and kitchen operations while ensuring a positive dining experience for residents.

Compensation is $17 per hour with full-time daytime hours, and benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, PTO and EAP. Join a team committed to quality, safety, and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Cooking or food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable attendance and strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals as the Dietary Cook according to menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines
• Ensure meals meet quality, portion, and presentation standards
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols
• Properly handle, store, and label food items
• Assist with kitchen cleanliness, dishwashing, and organization
• Support dietary team operations and meal service as needed

Skills

Cooking experience

Food service background

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Tonganoxie Terrace -

Tonganoxie Terrace is actively hiring a Dietary Cook to prepare meals that meet nutritional guidelines and resident preferences. The Dietary Cook plays a vital role in food quality, safety, and resident satisfaction. As a Dietary Cook, you will support daily meal production and kitchen operations while ensuring a positive dining experience for residents.

What We Offer

Compensation: $17 per hour

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Schedule and Employment Type

• Full-Time Days (6AM - 2:30PM) | Rotating Days depending on scheduling needs

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare meals as the Dietary Cook according to menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines

• Ensure meals meet quality, portion, and presentation standards

• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols

• Properly handle, store, and label food items

• Assist with kitchen cleanliness, dishwashing, and organization

• Support dietary team operations and meal service as needed

Qualifications

• Cooking or food service experience preferred

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Reliable attendance and strong teamwork skills