Dietary Cook: Nutritious Meals, Teamwork & Growth

Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center; Mount Pleasant (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 Coverage

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Leadership Support

Job summary

Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center is seeking a reliable Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals and support resident well-being. You will follow standardized recipes, manage ingredients, and ensure safe, timely meal service within a supportive kitchen team.

The role emphasizes quality control, sanitation, and the ability to adapt to changing tasks while maintaining strong teamwork and leadership when needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow standardized recipes and dietary plans.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe food handling practices.
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with team and take on leadership tasks when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to recipes and safety standards.
• Manage ingredients and reduce waste by using leftovers efficiently.
• Ensure quality control by proper portioning and presentation of meals.
• Maintain sanitation of kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Perform physical tasks required during food preparation (lifting, bending).

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Leadership readiness

Job description

Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center is seeking a reliable Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals and support resident well-being. You will follow standardized recipes, manage ingredients, and ensure safe, timely meal service within a supportive kitchen team.

The role emphasizes quality control, sanitation, and the ability to adapt to changing tasks while maintaining strong teamwork and leadership when needed.