Dietary Cook — Serve with Care (Same Day Pay)

Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Thankful Thursday

Weekly appreciation

Job summary

Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Cook to prepare a wide variety of meals for residents, employees and visitors. You will follow recipes, plan schedules and supervise others in the absence of the Food Service Director.

The role supports a compassionate, team-focused environment. Responsibilities include meal preparation, following dietary instructions, maintaining sanitation, and coordinating with staff to ensure timely service.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and follow written and oral directions in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in institutional food handling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Prepares palatable and appetizing meals as prescribed by the physician.
• Meets required meal schedules.
• Takes necessary measures to avoid food waste.
• Properly cares for dietary equipment and production sheets.
• Follows menus and special diet instructions.
• Communicates freely with the Food Service Director.
• Cooperates with other food service staff and facility personnel.
• Ensures residents and families receive high-quality service in a caring atmosphere.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Volume food production

Sanitation regulations

Arithmetic calculations

Operational problem solving

Basic computer skills

TB test verification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Cook to prepare a wide variety of meals for residents, employees and visitors. You will follow recipes, plan schedules and supervise others in the absence of the Food Service Director.

The role supports a compassionate, team-focused environment. Responsibilities include meal preparation, following dietary instructions, maintaining sanitation, and coordinating with staff to ensure timely service.