Nursing Home Cook

Camellia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Camellia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Henderson, NC is seeking a dedicated Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals and ensure safety and compliance in a skilled nursing setting.

You will follow planned menus, meet dietary restrictions, and work closely with the Dietary Manager and healthcare team to support residents’ nutritional needs while maintaining high standards of service and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, long-term care, hospital or institutional food service preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety practices and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork, communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with planned menus, therapeutic diets, and physician-ordered dietary restrictions.
• Ensure food is prepared, portioned, and served in a timely manner while maintaining quality and presentation.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all dietary and food safety regulations.
• Keep kitchen equipment and prep areas clean, organized, and sanitized.
• Monitor food temperatures and maintain accurate food safety records.
• Collaborate with the Dietary Manager and healthcare team to meet residents’ nutritional needs.
• Provide courteous, friendly, and professional service to residents, visitors, and staff.
• Assist with other dietary department duties as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare food service experience

Therapeutic diets

Food safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Dietary Cook

Camellia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated and experienced Dietary Cook to join our team at our skilled nursing facility in Henderson, NC. In this role, you will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals while ensuring compliance with food safety standards and meeting the dietary needs of our residents. If you are passionate about providing exceptional service and enjoy working in a collaborative healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with planned menus, therapeutic diets, and physician-ordered dietary restrictions.

• Ensure food is prepared, portioned, and served in a timely manner while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.

• Follow proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and infection control procedures.

• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local dietary and food safety regulations.

• Keep kitchen equipment, workstations, and food preparation areas clean, organized, and sanitized.

• Monitor food temperatures and maintain accurate food safety records as required.

• Work collaboratively with the Dietary Manager and healthcare team to meet residents' nutritional needs.

• Provide courteous, friendly, and professional service to residents, visitors, and fellow team members.

• Assist with other dietary department duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current ServSafe Certification (or the ability to obtain certification as required).

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Previous experience as a cook in a healthcare, long-term care, hospital, or institutional food service setting is preferred.

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety practices, and sanitation standards.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.

• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position and work safely in a healthcare environment.

Why Join Camellia Gardens?

At Camellia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, we are committed to delivering exceptional care in a resident-centered, compassionate environment. As part of our family of skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, we foster a supportive workplace where teamwork, respect, and professional growth are valued. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your work has a meaningful impact on the lives of others, we'd love to welcome you to our team.