Dietary Cook -- FT Evenings

Bluebird Wellness & Rehabilitation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in St. Louis is seeking a Full-Time Evening Cook to join their dietary team. The role involves preparing and serving meals that meet residents’ nutritional needs while ensuring food safety and cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have cooking experience in healthcare settings and a commitment to teamwork. Join us for meaningful work and a supportive environment with stable schedules and benefits.

Benefits

Benefits available for full-time employees

Supportive team and leadership

Stable full-time evening schedule

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience in large-scale or healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to menus and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure proper portioning, presentation, and food temperatures.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Team-oriented

Food safety

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Job Summary: We are hiring a Full-Time Evening Cook to join our dietary team at a skilled nursing facility. This role is responsible for preparing and serving meals that meet residents’ nutritional needs while ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and serve meals according to menus and dietary guidelines
2. Ensure proper portioning, presentation, and food temperatures
3. Follow food safety and sanitation procedures at all times
4. Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
5. Maintain a clean kitchen and assist with routine cleaning tasks
6. Prepare special diet and texture-modified foods
7. Assist with food storage, labeling, and inventory
8. Support the dietary team to ensure timely meal service

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• 2+ years of cooking experience in large-scale or healthcare settings (preferred)
• Familiarity with food safety, sanitation, and infection control
• Reliable, team-oriented, and able to work evening hours consistently

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful work in a resident-centered environment
• Supportive team and leadership
• Stable full-time evening schedule
• Benefits available for full-time employees!

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care