Dietary Cook: Lead Nourishing Meals & Kitchen Team

Hill Valley Healthcare; Lawrenceville (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Flexible daily pay

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness program

Inclusive workplace

Career development

Onboarding & development

Job summary

Hill Valley Healthcare is seeking a Dietary Cook to craft nourishing meals and oversee culinary operations within our dietary department. You will prepare delectable dishes, supervise dietary functions, and contribute to residents' wellbeing, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to special diets, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with the Dietary Service Supervisor and administrators.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma preferred, or the ability to read and write English.
• Experience: Previous culinary experience is a plus.
• Job knowledge: Proficient in preparing and cooking a variety of foods in large 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 safety

Team supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hill Valley Healthcare is seeking a Dietary Cook to craft nourishing meals and oversee culinary operations within our dietary department. You will prepare delectable dishes, supervise dietary functions, and contribute to residents' wellbeing, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to special diets, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with the Dietary Service Supervisor and administrators.