Dietary Cook – Texture-Modified Meals, Flexible Schedule

The Lodge at Sandhills Carolina; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employee Appreciation Events

Fun and supportive work environment

Initial uniforms provided

Flexible Work Schedule

Career Growth and Training

Paid Time Off and 8 Paid Holidays

Health insurance plans (prescription,

Dental and Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Job summary

The Lodge at Sandhills Carolina in Pinehurst, NC is seeking a Dietary Cook to join our healthcare team. The role focuses on preparing and serving meals, including texture-modified and therapeutic diets, following regulatory standards and CDM direction. The position emphasizes teamwork and food safety, with experience in healthcare cooking preferred.

We offer a supportive work environment, uniforms, and opportunities for growth and training as part of our commitment to residents and staff welfare.

Qualifications

• Be detail-oriented, professional, and a team player who works well with others.
• Be able to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
• Have a general knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Have knowledge of food production and serving techniques, and food safety/sanitation requirements.
• Prior cooking experience in a healthcare facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food including texture modified and therapeutic diets according to the facility menu and nutritional orders.
• Prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations and our policies and procedures, and, as directed by the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to ensure that quality food service is provided.
• Be detail-oriented, professional, and a team player who works well with others.
• Assist dietary aides and direct other employees with approval and in the absence of the CDM.
• Be able to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized kitchen.
• Have a general knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Be able to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards.
• Have knowledge of food production and serving techniques, and food safety/sanitation requirements.
• Interact positively with residents, families, vendors, staff, and other personnel.
• Prior cooking experience in a healthcare facility is preferred.

Job description

The Lodge at Sandhills Carolina in Pinehurst, NC is seeking a Dietary Cook to join our healthcare team. The role focuses on preparing and serving meals, including texture-modified and therapeutic diets, following regulatory standards and CDM direction. The position emphasizes teamwork and food safety, with experience in healthcare cooking preferred.

We offer a supportive work environment, uniforms, and opportunities for growth and training as part of our commitment to residents and staff welfare.