Healthcare Cook – Therapeutic Diets & Dining Support

Westminster Nursing and Rehab; Maryland; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Nursing and Rehab is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare meals for residents across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including therapeutic and modified diets. The role emphasizes maintaining high standards of taste, texture, temperature, and appearance.

You will collaborate with dietary staff to implement resident diet orders, monitor inventory, and help with dining room service and special events. Sanitation and accuracy in documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Proven experience as a cook, preferably in healthcare, long-term care, or assisted living preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety, and sanitation (e.g., ServSafe certification).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Cook and plate meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including special requests, substitutes, and therapeutic/modified diets (e.g., pureed, diabetic, low-sodium).
• Quality & Standards: Ensure food meets standards for taste, texture, temperature, and appearance; sample food before serving.
• Food Safety & Sanitation: Maintain a clean, organized kitchen, clean equipment, and properly store, rotate, and label food.
• Dietary Compliance: Work with dietary staff to understand and implement resident diet orders and nutritional needs, noting resident consumption.
• Inventory & Supplies: Monitor and report food/supply needs, assist with ordering, and manage inventory.
• Documentation: Accurately record food temperatures, meal production, and inventory.
• Dining Room Support: Assist with setting up/taking down dining areas, serving meals, and delivering food to resident rooms.
• Special Events: Help plan and prepare food for parties, holidays, and other facility events.
• Equipment Maintenance: Monitor kitchen equipment functionality and report issues immediately.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Westminster Nursing and Rehab is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare meals for residents across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including therapeutic and modified diets. The role emphasizes maintaining high standards of taste, texture, temperature, and appearance.

You will collaborate with dietary staff to implement resident diet orders, monitor inventory, and help with dining room service and special events. Sanitation and accuracy in documentation are essential.