Dietary Cook – Morning Shift | 5:30 AM–2:00 PM

Legacy Nursing; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation of Bryan is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook for the morning shift (5:30 AM–2:00 PM). You will prepare and serve quality meals and snacks for residents in a clean, organized kitchen.

Experience cooking is required; skilled nursing or long-term care experience is preferred but not required. A high school diploma is preferred. You are serving residents who call our facility home and helping make their dining experiences meaningful.

Qualifications

• Cooking experience is required.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care setting is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality, appetizing meals and snacks for residents.
• Prepare resident meal trays, substitutions, snacks, and special nourishments.
• Help ensure meals are prepared accurately and served on time.
• Follow resident tray cards and dietary instructions.
• Monitoring and recording food and equipment temperatures.
• Labeling, dating, storing, and rotating food and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and work area.
• Help keep meal service organized and running smoothly.
• Work alongside Dietary Aides, Dishwashers, and the Dietary Manager.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and facility standards.
• Help create a positive dining experience for residents.

Skills

Dependable

Organized

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Dietary Cook – Morning Shift | 5:30 AM–2:00 PM

Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation of Bryan is looking for a dependable, caring, and experienced Dietary Cook to join our team!

Schedule: 5:30 AM–2:00 PM

If you enjoy cooking and want your work to make a difference, this is an opportunity to do more than simply prepare meals. Our Dietary team plays an important role in making our residents feel comfortable, cared for, and at home. A well-prepared meal can be one of the best parts of their day.

What You'll Do

As a Dietary Cook, you'll prepare and serve quality, appetizing meals and snacks for our residents while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing meals according to established menus and recipes
• Preparing resident meal trays, substitutions, snacks, and special nourishments
• Helping ensure meals are prepared accurately and served on time
• Following resident tray cards and dietary instructions
• Monitoring and recording food and equipment temperatures
• Properly labeling, dating, storing, and rotating food and supplies
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen and work area
• Helping keep meal service organized and running smoothly
• Working alongside Dietary Aides, Dishwashers, and the Dietary Manager
• Following food safety, sanitation, and facility standards
• Helping create a positive dining experience for our residents

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, organized, and takes pride in the food they prepare.

Cooking experience is required. Experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting is preferred, but not required.

A high school diploma is preferred.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who understands that preparing meals for our residents isn't just another kitchen job. You’re serving people who call our facility home.

Join Our Team

If you're an experienced cook looking for a daytime schedule and a workplace where your work has a meaningful impact, we'd like to hear from you.