Dietary Cook-Part Time

Ryders-Health-Management; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Meal Period

Paid Training and Orientation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discounts

Shift Differential for Weekend, Eve­-n

Hands-on Learning Experience

Professional Development & Mentorship

Casual Fridays

Job summary

Greentree Manor Healthcare, part of the Ryders Health Management family, is seeking a part‑time Dietary Cook in Waterford, CT. You will help prepare meals, maintain clean dining areas, and support residents in a respectful, caring environment.

The role includes weekend/evening shifts (11:00am–7:00pm) with pay range $20–$23 per hour. A high school diploma and Serve Safe certification are required, with opportunities for hands-on learning and mentorship.

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• Serve Safe Sanitation certification required.
• Must be able to speak and write English clearly.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs repeatedly and reach up to 3 feet.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to standardized recipes and dietary orders.
• Maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness.
• Review care plans to ensure dietary information matches foods served.
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies.
• Complete administrative forms and reports as required by Food Services Director.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Cook- Part Time

LOCATION: Waterford, CT

POSITION TYPE: Part Time

EOW Saturday/Sunday

SHIFT(S):

11:00am-7:00 PM

PAY RANGE:

$20-$23/Hour

BENEFITS

• Paid Meal Period
• Paid Training and Orientation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Shift Differential for Weekend, Evening & Night Shifts
• Hands-on Learning Experience
• Professional Development & Mentorship
• Casual Fridays

JOB SUMMARY: Are you a caring and dependable individual looking for part‑time work making a difference in residents’ daily lives? We are seeking a part‑time Dietary Cook to join our team at Greentree Manor Healthcare. As a Dietary Cook, you will help prepare and serve meals, maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness, and contribute to a supportive, respectful environment for our residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Food Services.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with foods served.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education.
• Must have “Serve Safe of Sanitation” certification.
• Be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 40 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 4 feet.

ABOUT US: Ryders Health Management is a family-owned management company overseeing Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers. Across all our centers, we provide compassionate, resident‑centered care designed to support each resident’s individual recovery or long‑term care needs. We value our staff as much as our residents, offering a supportive workplace with opportunities for growth and ongoing training.

OUR CARING COMMUNITY: Greentree Manor Healthcare is a 90-bed, family‑owned skilled nursing facility located in Waterford. As part of the Ryders Health family, you’ll join a team backed by decades of experience—rooted in quality care, teamwork, and high standards.

Come join our dedicated, caring team of professionals!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.