Dietary Cook

Ryders-Health-Management; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid meals

Training & Orientation

EAP

Employee Discounts

Weekend/Evening/Night differential

Hands-on Learning

Mentorship

Casual Fridays

Job summary

Ryders Health Management is seeking a part-time Dietary Cook for Greentree Manor Healthcare in Waterford, CT. You will help prepare and serve meals, maintain kitchen and dining areas, and support a respectful environment for residents.

Requirements include a high school diploma, ServSafe certification, and English proficiency. The role requires lifting up to 40 pounds and a weekend/evening shift pattern with a 5:30am–1:30pm schedule.

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• Serve Safe/Sanitation certification required.
• English language proficiency required.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to recipes and dietary orders.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchens and dining areas.
• Review care plans to ensure dietary information aligns with meals.
• Assist with inventory and storage of food and supplies.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical ability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Cook- Part Time

LOCATION:
Waterford, CT

POSITION TYPE:
Part Time

EOW Saturday/Sunday

SHIFT(S):

5:30am to 1:30pm

PAY RANGE:

$20-$23/Hour

BENEFITS

Paid Meal Period
Paid Training and Orientation
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts
Shift Differential for Weekend, Evening & Night Shifts
Hands-on Learning Experience
Professional Development & Mentorship
Casual Fridays

JOB SUMMARY: Are you a caring and dependable individual looking for part‑time work making a difference in residents’ daily lives? We are seeking a part‑time Dietary Cook to join our team at Greentree Manor Healthcare. As a Dietary Cook, you will help prepare and serve meals, maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness, and contribute to a supportive, respectful environment for our residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Food Services.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with foods served.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education.
• Must have "Serve Safe of Sanitation" certification.
• Be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 40 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 4 feet.

ABOUT US: Ryders Health Management is a family-owned management company overseeing Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers. Across all our centers, we provide compassionate, resident‑centered care designed to support each resident’s individual recovery or long‑term care needs. We value our staff as much as our residents, offering a supportive workplace with opportunities for growth and ongoing training.

OUR CARING COMMUNITY: Greentree Manor Healthcare is a 90-bed, family‑owned skilled nursing facility located in Waterford. As part of the Ryders Health family, you’ll join a team backed by decades of experience—rooted in quality care, teamwork, and high standards.

Come join our dedicated, caring team of professionals!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.