Dietary Cook: Nutritious Meals, Team Leadership, PTO

Buena Vida Odessa; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, &

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) Eligibility

Leadership Support

Job summary

Buena Vida Odessa is seeking a Dietary Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare nutritious, well-prepared meals for residents according to recipes, while maintaining safety and sanitary standards.

This role requires dependability, strong time management, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. You will also work with others and may step into leadership as needed, ensuring timely service and high-quality meals.

Qualifications

• Follow menus and recipes to consistently produce high-quality meals.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
• Adapt easily to changing tasks and kitchen needs.
• Work 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

Dependability

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Leadership potential

Job description

Buena Vida Odessa is seeking a Dietary Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare nutritious, well-prepared meals for residents according to recipes, while maintaining safety and sanitary standards.

This role requires dependability, strong time management, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. You will also work with others and may step into leadership as needed, ensuring timely service and high-quality meals.