Dietary Cook

McLean Care Center; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan (401k)

Job summary

McLean Care Center is seeking a dedicated Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents. You will follow standardized recipes, manage ingredients, and ensure portions meet dietary plans.

In a fast-paced kitchen, you’ll maintain sanitation, support quality control, and assist with leadership as needed. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a team-focused environment where coordination with staff ensures meals are served on time.

Qualifications

• Must follow menus and recipes to produce high-quality meals.
• Maintain sanitary preparation and handling of food.
• Ability to adapt to changing kitchen needs and lead when required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes.
• Manage ingredients and leftovers efficiently.
• Ensure meals are portioned and served per dietary plans.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitize kitchen surfaces and equipment.
• Perform physical tasks as needed in food preparation.

Skills

Time management

Dependability

Teamwork

Multitasking

Leadership

Job description

Join Our Team as a Dietary Cook

Prepare Delicious Meals and Support Resident Well-Being

We're seeking a reliable and dedicated Dietary Cook to join our team! This role is essential to ensuring our residents receive nutritious, well-prepared meals. Success in this position requires dependability, strong time management, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Your Impact as a Dietary Cook

In this role, you will:

• Prepare Meals: Cook all menu items according to standardized recipes in a safe and sanitary manner

• Manage Ingredients: Suggest creative ways to utilize leftovers and manage overstock efficiently

• Ensure Quality Control: Accurately prepare, portion, and serve meals based on recipes and dietary plans

• Maintain Cleanliness: Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and work areas according to health standards

• Perform Physical Tasks: Safely lift, bend, and twist as needed during food preparation

What Makes You a Great Fit

We’re looking for someone who:

• Can follow menus and recipes to consistently produce high-quality meals

• Ensures meals are prepared and served on time

• Adapts easily to changing tasks and kitchen needs

• Works well in a team and can step into a leadership role when needed

Benefits (Full-Time)

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Extra Protection: AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, and more

• Life Insurance: Whole and Term Policies

• Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement for continued education

• Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off

• Retirement Planning: Immediate 401(k) eligibility

• Unwavering Support: Exceptional corporate resources and leadership

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.