Dietary Cook - Lead Kitchen & Nourish Residents

Lacey Post Acute & Rehabilitation; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Flexible daily pay

Comprehensive benefits: dental, health

Vision and disability insurance

Wellness program

Inclusive workplace culture

Career and educational development

Extensive onboarding and professional-

Job summary

Lacey Post Acute & Rehabilitation is seeking a Dietary Cook to lead and assist in kitchen operations, ensuring delicious, nutritious meals for residents. You will supervise the dietary functions, oversee meal preparation, and support tray service while maintaining cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.

The role emphasizes adherence to special diets, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with the Dietary Service Supervisor and administrative leadership to support resident wellbeing

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred, or ability to read and write English effectively.
• Previous culinary experience is a plus.
• Proficient in preparing and cooking a variety of foods in larger quantities.
• Knowledge of special diets, seasoning requirements, cooking times, and temperature controls.
• Skilled in estimating food quantities, minimizing waste, and creating appetizing meals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen operations in the absence of the manager.
• Receive reports on meals for normal and special diets, and coordinate food and supply requirements.
• Adhere to special diet orders and use approved substitutions.
• Follow food production plans to ensure quality and presentation.
• Plan, prepare, and serve meals in coordination with meal times.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food preparation

Dietary knowledge

Waste minimization

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Lacey Post Acute & Rehabilitation is seeking a Dietary Cook to lead and assist in kitchen operations, ensuring delicious, nutritious meals for residents. You will supervise the dietary functions, oversee meal preparation, and support tray service while maintaining cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.

The role emphasizes adherence to special diets, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with the Dietary Service Supervisor and administrative leadership to support resident wellbeing