Dietary Cook: Nutritious Meals & Team Leadership (FT)

Cherokee Rose Nursing; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

Cancer protection

Critical illness coverage

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) eligibility

Leadership support

Job summary

Cherokee Rose Nursing is seeking a reliable Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, well-prepared meals for residents. You will follow standardized recipes, manage ingredients, and ensure portions meet dietary plans while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen.

The role requires teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. We offer comprehensive benefits and support professional growth, including tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement planning.

Qualifications

• Follow menus and recipes to ensure consistency and quality
• Efficiently manage time to prepare meals on schedule
• Collaborate with kitchen team to maintain smooth operations
• Adapt to changing tasks and patient meal plans

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes, ensuring safety and sanitation
• Manage ingredients and minimize leftovers while avoiding waste
• Ensure meals are portioned and served according to dietary plans
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas per health standards
• Perform physical tasks required in food preparation (lifting, bending, etc.)

Skills

Menu & recipe execution

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Cherokee Rose Nursing is seeking a reliable Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, well-prepared meals for residents. You will follow standardized recipes, manage ingredients, and ensure portions meet dietary plans while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen.

The role requires teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. We offer comprehensive benefits and support professional growth, including tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement planning.