Nursing Facility Dietary Cook — High-Volume Culinary Expert

Towne Nursing; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Insurance Benefits

Job summary

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a skilled Dietary Cook for a Nursing Facility in Fall River. The role emphasizes high-volume meal production, precise plating, and maintaining kitchen standards to ensure nutritious, appealing meals for residents.

The cook will support the Dietary Manager in their absence, manage inventory, and adapt to special event needs while ensuring compliance with sanitation and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Classically trained Cook with experience in high-volume culinary operations.
• Ability to accurately prepare, portion, and cook meals following standardized recipes.
• Strong plating and presentation skills to meet menu standards.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation & Culinary Excellence: prepare, portion, and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner per recipes.
• Plating & Presentation: garnish cooked items for attractive menu presentation.
• Leadership Support: act as a liaison for the Dietary Manager during their absence to ensure meal prep and delivery.
• Kitchen Sanitation: maintain sanitation standards and clean kitchen and equipment.
• Inventory & Recipe Management: manage inventory, rotate stock, assist with purchasing, and support recipe development.
• Special Events: handle last-minute culinary requests for events and facility functions.

Skills

Meal prep

Plating

Kitchen sanitation

Inventory management

Event support

Leadership liaison

Job description

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a skilled Dietary Cook for a Nursing Facility in Fall River. The role emphasizes high-volume meal production, precise plating, and maintaining kitchen standards to ensure nutritious, appealing meals for residents.

The cook will support the Dietary Manager in their absence, manage inventory, and adapt to special event needs while ensuring compliance with sanitation and safety guidelines.