High-Volume Dietary Cook - Nursing Facility | PTO & Benefits

Towne Nursing Staff; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO for full-time employees

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a skilled Dietary Cook for a nursing facility to prepare nutritious meals for residents. The role requires classically trained cooking experience in a high-volume setting and the ability to follow standardized recipes with precision.

You will plate dishes, uphold sanitation standards, manage inventory, and assist with menu planning. The position includes support for dietary management and occasional event catering within a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Classically trained cook with proficiency in high-volume operations.
• Experience following standardized recipes and menus.
• Ability to maintain exceptional kitchen cleanliness and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and cook a variety of meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner according to standardized recipes.
• Plate and garnish dishes to ensure attractive presentation.
• Serve as liaison for dietary manager during their absence to ensure seamless meal prep.
• Maintain sanitation standards in kitchen and equipment before and after service.
• Manage inventory, rotate stock, assist with purchasing, and support recipe development.
• Flexibly handle last-minute requests for events and facility functions.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Meal planning

Kitchen sanitation

Job description

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a skilled Dietary Cook for a nursing facility to prepare nutritious meals for residents. The role requires classically trained cooking experience in a high-volume setting and the ability to follow standardized recipes with precision.

You will plate dishes, uphold sanitation standards, manage inventory, and assist with menu planning. The position includes support for dietary management and occasional event catering within a healthcare environment.