Early-Morning Dietary Cook — Serve Nutritious Resident Meals

Crown Healthcare Group; Port Clinton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package for ful

Friendly and supportive work enviro

Opportunities for growth and advance

Job summary

Edgewood Manor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to join our dietary team. This role focuses on preparing breakfast, lunch, and morning meals following established menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines to support our residents.

The successful candidate will work early morning hours, maintain kitchen cleanliness, follow safety standards, and collaborate with staff to ensure delicious, nutritious meals and a positive dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking, dietary, or commercial kitchen experience preferred.
• Long-term care or healthcare food-service experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Dependable and comfortable working early morning hours.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and other morning meal items according to established menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines
• Ensure meals are ready and served on schedule
• Meet facility standards for food quality, taste, presentation, and portion control
• Accommodate modified diets and resident-specific dietary needs
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection-control requirements
• Assist with inventory, food storage, labeling, and rotation
• Collaborate with dietary staff and other team members to provide excellent resident service
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Cooking experience

Healthcare food-service

Food safety knowledge

Early morning hours

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork and communication

Job description

Edgewood Manor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to join our dietary team. This role focuses on preparing breakfast, lunch, and morning meals following established menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines to support our residents.

The successful candidate will work early morning hours, maintain kitchen cleanliness, follow safety standards, and collaborate with staff to ensure delicious, nutritious meals and a positive dining experience for residents.