Dietary Cook for Senior Care – Nutritious Meals & Growth

Legacy Health And Rehabilitation Of Pleasant Grove LLC; Pleasant Grove (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 회사

Job summary

Legacy Health & Rehabilitation is recruiting a Dietary Cook to support residents by preparing nutritious meals per physician orders and dietary specifications. You will uphold food safety, portion control, and sanitation standards while contributing to a positive dining experience for residents.

The role emphasizes teamwork with the dietary staff, adherence to infection prevention practices, and ability to follow detailed menus and diet orders.

Qualifications

• Patience, compassion, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward serving the elderly and individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Previous cooking experience is preferred; healthcare or long-term care experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention practices.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus, recipes, and therapeutic diet requirements.
• Ensure meals are prepared, portioned, and served according to quality and food safety standards.
• Review production sheets and resident diet orders to ensure accuracy.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food items using FIFO (First In, First Out) practices.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, workstations, and food preparation areas.
• Monitor food temperatures and follow all state, federal, and facility food safety regulations.
• Assist with meal service as needed and work collaboratively with the dietary team.
• Follow all infection prevention, sanitation, Universal Precautions, and workplace safety procedures.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Enthusiasm

English literacy

Job description

Legacy Health & Rehabilitation is recruiting a Dietary Cook to support residents by preparing nutritious meals per physician orders and dietary specifications. You will uphold food safety, portion control, and sanitation standards while contributing to a positive dining experience for residents.

The role emphasizes teamwork with the dietary staff, adherence to infection prevention practices, and ability to follow detailed menus and diet orders.