Full Time Dietary Cook

Circleville Post Acute in; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Circleville Post Acute is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals for residents while following dietary requirements and safety standards in a compassionate, team-focused dining program.

You will work with the Dietary Manager to ensure meals are appetizing, properly portioned, and served with care, contributing to a positive dining experience for residents and honoring dietary plans.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in healthcare, long-term care, or food service environments.
• Solid knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen setting.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals per planned menus and dietary needs.
• Follow recipes and portion control to ensure consistency.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Assist with meal service and appealing food presentation.
• Collaborate with the Dietary Manager and team to meet residents’ needs.

Skills

Cooking experience

Healthcare food service

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

Are you the kind of person who believes food can brighten someone's day? Can you follow a recipe, keep a kitchen running smoothly, and still make a meal with a little extra heart?

Circleville Post Acute is looking for a Dietary Cook who understands that great care doesn't stop at the bedside. It continues right into the dining room. We're seeking someone who can prepare delicious meals, keep quality and safety top of mind, and help create a positive dining experience for our residents.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and dietary requirements.
• Follow recipes and portion guidelines to ensure consistency and quality.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with meal service and ensure food is presented attractively.
• Work closely with the Dietary Manager and dietary team to meet residents' needs.
• Help keep the kitchen clean, organized, and inspection-ready.

What We're Looking For

• Previous cooking experience, preferably in healthcare, long-term care, or food service.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to be part of a team.
• Someone who understands that every meal matters.

Why You'll Love Working at Circleville Post Acute

At Circleville Post Acute, we know that food is more than nutrition. It's comfort. It's routine. It's something residents look forward to every day. That's why we're looking for a cook who takes pride in creating meals that are both satisfying and prepared with care.

You'll join a team that values hard work, supports one another, and recognizes the important role dietary services play in the resident experience.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• You think "just eyeballing it" is not a cooking measurement.
• You take pride in a spotless kitchen.
• You know the difference between cooking food and caring through food.
• You can stay calm when the lunch rush arrives.
• You believe a good meal can turn an ordinary day into a better one.

If you're ready to bring your cooking skills, teamwork, and passion for serving others to a workplace where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Hourly Rate: $16

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.