Dietary Cook in Care Kitchen | ESOP & Benefits

South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community; Salem (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP and 401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision, and life

Paid time off & holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

Atrium Centers is seeking a dependable Cook to nourish residents with meals that meet dietary needs and support a warm dining experience. You will work under the Dietary Supervisor to ensure consistency, safety, and quality in a busy kitchen.

Qualified candidates bring at least 1 year of cooking experience for large groups, with preference for long-term care or institutional settings. Join a 100% employee-owned organization dedicated to compassion and community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year cooking experience for a large group.
• Ability to scale recipes to facility needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Service-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn.
• Positive, dependable, and team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to resident diet specifications and menu plans.
• Follow direction from the Dietary Supervisor to ensure consistency and quality.
• Comply with all facility dietary policies, procedures, and sanitary regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and portion control.
• Support timely meal service for residents.

Skills

Cooking for large groups

Recipe scaling

Strong communication

Team player

Reliability

Education

None

Job description

Atrium Centers is seeking a dependable Cook to nourish residents with meals that meet dietary needs and support a warm dining experience. You will work under the Dietary Supervisor to ensure consistency, safety, and quality in a busy kitchen.

Qualified candidates bring at least 1 year of cooking experience for large groups, with preference for long-term care or institutional settings. Join a 100% employee-owned organization dedicated to compassion and community.