Dietary Cook: Nutritious Meals & Kitchen Leadership

Park Highlands Nursing; Athens (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

AD&D & Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance (Whole/Term)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Park Highlands Nursing is seeking a reliable Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, well‑prepared meals for residents. You will follow standardized recipes, manage ingredients, and support resident well‑being in a fast-paced kitchen.

This full‑time role emphasizes dependability, time management, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to changing menu needs. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow menus and recipes to consistently produce high quality meals.
• Excellent time management and multitasking in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong sanitation, safety, and portion-control practices.
• Ability to lift, bend, and twist as required during food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Suggest creative ways to utilize leftovers and manage overstock efficiently.
• Accurately prepare, portion, and serve meals based on recipes and dietary plans.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and work areas according to health standards.
• Safely perform physical tasks required during food preparation.

Skills

Food preparation

Time management

Team collaboration

Leadership ability

Job description

Park Highlands Nursing is seeking a reliable Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, well‑prepared meals for residents. You will follow standardized recipes, manage ingredients, and support resident well‑being in a fast-paced kitchen.

This full‑time role emphasizes dependability, time management, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to changing menu needs. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.