Dietary Cook for Memory Care — Creative, Timed Meals

Nhccare; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Holiday Incentive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and

Life insurance

401k with generous company contribu­t‑

Uniforms

Advancement Opportunity

Job summary

NHC Place St. Peters Memory Care in Saint Peters, MO seeks a Dietary Cook to join our Food Nutrition Service Team. You will prepare meals using standardized recipes and ensure proper portions for all residents and customers.

You will review menus, accommodate special diets, handle food safely, and coordinate tray service to floors with emphasis on quality, timing, and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare food service preferred, not required.
• Must follow standardized recipes and dietary orders.
• Ability to test and adjust foods for appearance, flavor, aroma and temperature.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies; date, label and store items properly.
• Review menus and production sheets; prepare meals according to diet orders and portions.
• Prepare meals in sufficient quantities to meet service requirements.
• Test and taste foods for appearance, flavor, aroma and temperature; adjust as needed.
• Coordinate timing of meal preparation to meet service times and deliver trays as needed.
• Check trays for diet accuracy before delivery; assist on tray line and carts.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu review & planning

Dietary modification

Portion control

Food safety & handling

Job description

NHC Place St. Peters Memory Care in Saint Peters, MO seeks a Dietary Cook to join our Food Nutrition Service Team. You will prepare meals using standardized recipes and ensure proper portions for all residents and customers.

You will review menus, accommodate special diets, handle food safely, and coordinate tray service to floors with emphasis on quality, timing, and patient satisfaction.