Dietary Cook - Lafayette Center

Towne Nursing Staff; Franconia (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Insurance Benefits for Full-time

Job summary

Live Well Healthcare Solutions' Lafayette Center is seeking a talented Dietary Cook to join our nursing facility kitchen. You will prepare and portion nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following standardized recipes, ensuring plate presentation meets our quality standards.

Ideal candidates have classical culinary training and experience in high-volume operations. This role requires flexibility, including working every other weekend, and contributes to inventory, sanitation, and

Qualifications

• Classically trained cook with experience in high-volume settings.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Experience in inventory management and recipe control.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation following standardized recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Plate and garnish cooked items for attractive presentation.
• Act as a liaison for the Dietary Manager during their absence.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation before and after service.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation, and assist with purchasing.
• Handle last-minute culinary requests for events or facility functions.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Leadership support

Job description

Live Well Healthcare Solutions

Lafayette Center

Dietary Cook – Nursing Facility

About Us

At Live Well Healthcare Solutions, we take immense personal pride in serving our communities through dedicated Dietary, Housekeeping, and Laundry services. The high standards of excellence we maintain reflect our core commitment to care. We take pride in being there for our employees—whatever they need, whatever it takes. If you are seeking an exciting and rewarding career opportunity in healthcare hospitality, Live Well Healthcare Solutions is the place for you!

Position Overview & Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a talented, classically trained Cook experienced in high-volume culinary operations to join our team at a Skilled Nursing Facility.

• Meal Preparation & Culinary Excellence: Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, and cook a variety of nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following standardized recipes.
• Plating & Presentation: Plate and garnish all cooked items expertly to ensure an attractive menu presentation.
• Leadership Support: Act as a liaison for the Dietary Manager during their absence to ensure seamless meal prep and delivery.
• Kitchen Sanitation: Maintain high sanitation standards by thoroughly cleaning the kitchen and all culinary equipment before and after food service.
• Inventory & Recipe Management: Manage inventory, handle stock rotation, assist with purchasing, and ensure recipe development and compliance.
• Special Events: Flexibly handle last-minute culinary requests for special events and facility functions.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-time Employees
• Insurance Benefits for Full-time Employees

**MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK EVERY OTHER WEEKEND.**