Experienced Cook for Long Term Care facility

Springfield Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an experienced Cook to join their Food Nutrition Service Team. This role involves maintaining high standards of food preparation and service in a nurturing, home-like environment. As part of a 146-bed facility recognized for excellence, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives through delicious and nutritious meals. With a focus on teamwork and growth, this position offers a chance to thrive in a culinary healthcare setting with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Earned Time Off

Holiday Incentive Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with company contributions

Uniforms

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a cook in a long-term care facility.
• Ability to prepare and serve diets accurately and attractively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies, ensuring quality.
• Coordinate meal and snack preparation timing to meet service schedules.

Skills

Healthcare food service experience

Food handling techniques

Standardized recipes

Job description

Experienced Cook for Long Term Care Facility

Requisition Number: COOK0032021

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• Posted: April 28, 2025
• Full-Time

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Springfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center
Springfield, MO 65807, USA

Description

Cook for Beautiful SNF in Springfield, MO

We are a 146-bed facility with a home-like environment and a new 30-bed rehab wing! We have received the CMS 5-star rating for the past several years.

Position: Cook MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE AS A COOK IN A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY

Join our Food Nutrition Service Team! NHC fosters teamwork and offers opportunities in a culinary healthcare setting. The Dietary Cook performs duties to maintain high standards of food preparation, production, service, and portion control, using standardized recipes for all customers.

Position Highlights:

• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies, ensuring quality and minimizing waste. Properly date, label, and store items using proper food handling techniques.
• Review menus, therapeutic menus, recipes, and production sheets before preparing meals; prepare and serve diets accurately and attractively, following proper portions and diet specifications.
• Follow standardized recipes and special diet orders, preparing sufficient quantities to meet service requirements.
• Test and taste foods of all consistencies for appearance, flavor, aroma, and temperature; make adjustments as needed.
• Coordinate meal and snack preparation timing to meet service schedules, ensuring timely delivery to patients and customers.
• Check trays for diet accuracy, preferences, and quality before delivery. Serve on tray line and deliver carts to floors as needed.

Job Type: Full Time

Work Shift: Varied Hours, Days, and Shifts

Why NHC? Springfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center is part of the NHC (National HealthCare Corporation) family. We promote a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. Our family-oriented work environment encourages growth and opportunities, with competitive compensation and performance wage increases.

Experience: Healthcare food service experience required.

Benefits: Earned Time Off, Holiday Incentive Pay, Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance, 401k with company contributions, uniforms, and advancement opportunities.

Work Location: Springfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center, 2800 S Fort Ave, Springfield, MO 65807

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