LTC Cook: Creative, Patient-Focused Meals

Springfield Rehabilitation and Health Care; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Holiday Incentive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and

Life insurance

401k with generous company contributed

Uniforms

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Springfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center in Springfield, MO, is seeking a Dietary Cook with long-term care cooking experience to join our Food Nutrition Service Team. You will prepare meals using standardized recipes, ensure portion control, and maintain high quality for all patients and residents.

This full-time position offers varied shifts in a 146-bed facility within the NHC family, with opportunities for growth and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Healthcare food service experience required.
• Must have experience as a cook in a long term care facility.
• Familiar with standardized recipes and diet orders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies with proper labeling and dating.
• Prepare and serve diets according to menus and production sheets with proper portions.
• Follow standardized recipes and adjust for special diets as needed.
• Test and taste foods for appearance, flavor, aroma, and temperature.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time to meet service schedules.

Skills

Healthcare food service

Job description

Springfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center in Springfield, MO, is seeking a Dietary Cook with long-term care cooking experience to join our Food Nutrition Service Team. You will prepare meals using standardized recipes, ensure portion control, and maintain high quality for all patients and residents.

This full-time position offers varied shifts in a 146-bed facility within the NHC family, with opportunities for growth and a supportive team environment.