Dietary Cook — Full-Time with Benefits & Growth

Ridgecrest Post Acute in; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare benefits

401k

Paid time off

Rewards program

Training & growth

Job summary

Ridgecrest Post Acute is seeking a full-time dietary cook to prepare meals for residents in a skilled nursing setting, while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and following meal plans.

You will manage portions, assist with serving, monitor temperatures, and help with special diets. The role emphasizes teamwork, ongoing training, and growth opportunities within a supportive health-care environment.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Prepare tasteful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
• Prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for meals.
• Prepare pureed foods.
• Cooperate with staff across departments.
• Maintain sanitizer buckets and cleaning schedules.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Clean cooking area and serving carts.
• Report resident care concerns to Administrator/Director of Nurses.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Make presentations of food appealing to residents.
• Willing to supervise and work under supervision.

Skills

Cooking

Sanitation

Job description

Ridgecrest Post Acute is seeking a full-time dietary cook to prepare meals for residents in a skilled nursing setting, while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and following meal plans.

You will manage portions, assist with serving, monitor temperatures, and help with special diets. The role emphasizes teamwork, ongoing training, and growth opportunities within a supportive health-care environment.