PRN Dietary Cook - Abbyshire Care Center

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Bidwell (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbyshire Care Center in Ohio is seeking a PRN Dietary Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals that meet dietary needs and regulations. The cook ensures food safety, sanitation, and quality while contributing to resident satisfaction and quality of life.

Responsibilities include following menus and recipes, maintaining proper temperatures, following therapeutic diets, keeping the kitchen clean, monitoring storage, and supporting survey readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year institutional food service experience as a cook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Ensure food is prepared and served at the proper temperature and time.
• Follow physician-ordered dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and utensils.
• Monitor food storage, rotate stock, and minimize waste.
• Support survey readiness and food safety compliance.
• Knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to follow recipes and diet orders accurately.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Teamwork and communication abilities.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PRN Dietary Cook - Abbyshire Care Center

#OPT-2338

Work Location

Abbyshire

Position Summary

The Cook prepares and serves palatable, nutritious meals that meet residents' dietary needs and preferences in accordance with state and federal regulations. This role ensures food safety, sanitation, and quality standards while contributing to resident satisfaction and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Ensure food is prepared and served at the proper temperature and time.
• Follow physician-ordered therapeutic diets and resident preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and utensils.
• Monitor food storage, rotate stock, and minimize waste.
• Support survey readiness and food safety compliance.
• Knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to follow recipes and diet orders accurately.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Teamwork and communication abilities.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year institutional food service experience as a cook.

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare dietary department.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Standing/walking most of the shift.
• Ability to lift 5--40 lbs and push carts up to 300 lbs with assistance.
• Work in hot, humid kitchen environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals.