Healthcare Cook: Therapeutic Diets & Rehab Dining

OPCO Skilled Management; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time employment

Supportive healthcare environment

Opportunity in skilled nursing andreh?

Team-oriented culture

On-site interview opportunities

Job summary

Pinnacle Point Wellness & Rehabilitation in Riverside, MO is seeking a dependable Cook/Dietary Cook to join our dietary team. The role focuses on nutritious meals, food safety, and supporting therapeutic diets for residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

We conduct on-the-spot interviews for qualified candidates and value reliable attendance and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen. Experience in long-term care or hospital food service is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Able to follow standardized recipes and portion controls.
• Experience with therapeutic or modified diets preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Reliable attendance and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to approved menus, recipes, and therapeutic diet requirements
• Cook meals in accordance with Federal, State, and Local food safety regulations
• Maintain high standards for food quality, portioning, presentation, and meal timing
• Review production sheets, resident census, and menus to determine food quantities and preparation needs
• Prepare regular, modified, and texture-altered diets as directed
• Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment including: Convection ovens, Steamers, Mixers, Food processors, Tilt skillets, Meat slicers, Ranges and grills
• Monitor and record food temperatures during preparation and service
• Follow proper sanitation, cleaning, storage, labeling, and handwashing procedures
• Assist with food prep including washing, cutting, slicing, portioning, and stocking
• Maintain clean kitchen workstations, equipment, floors, and storage areas
• Support meal service for residents in a long-term care and rehabilitation setting
• Assist Dietary Manager and kitchen team as needed
• Complete additional duties assigned by leadership

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Follow recipes & portions

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Fast-paced kitchen adaptability

Reliable attendance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pinnacle Point Wellness & Rehabilitation in Riverside, MO is seeking a dependable Cook/Dietary Cook to join our dietary team. The role focuses on nutritious meals, food safety, and supporting therapeutic diets for residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

We conduct on-the-spot interviews for qualified candidates and value reliable attendance and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen. Experience in long-term care or hospital food service is preferred.