Dietary Cook: Nutritious Meals Lead, Growth & Benefits

LUBBOCK HEALTH CARE CENTER; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Critical Illness coverage

Life Insurance (Whole & Term)

Job summary

Lubbock Health Care Center is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents, following standardized recipes in a safe, sanitary kitchen environment.

You will manage ingredients, reduce waste, ensure on-time service, and maintain cleanliness while complying with dietary plans.

We offer tuition reimbursement and comprehensive benefits as part of our full-time team.

Qualifications

• Can follow menus and recipes to consistently produce high-quality meals.
• Ensures meals are prepared and served on time.
• Adapts easily to changing tasks and kitchen needs.
• Works well in a team and can step into a leadership role when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Meals: Cook all menu items according to standardized recipes in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Manage Ingredients: Suggest creative ways to utilize leftovers and manage overstock efficiently.
• Ensure Quality Control: Accurately prepare, portion, and serve meals based on recipes and dietary plans.
• Maintain Cleanliness: Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and work areas according to health standards.
• Perform Physical Tasks: Safely lift, bend, and twist as needed during food preparation.

Skills

Time management

Team leadership

Food safety

Menu planning

Job description

Lubbock Health Care Center is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents, following standardized recipes in a safe, sanitary kitchen environment.

You will manage ingredients, reduce waste, ensure on-time service, and maintain cleanliness while complying with dietary plans.

We offer tuition reimbursement and comprehensive benefits as part of our full-time team.