Resident Meals Cook - Diet-Aware, Team Player, Daily Pay

EHG; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental + Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement through ECPI

1.5 Holiday Pay

1.5 Overtime Pay for every hour worked

Employee recognition programs

Daily Pay

Job summary

Eastern Health Group is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook resident meals in accordance with menus, diet plans, and dietary and sanitary regulations. You will work under the supervision of the Dietary Director in a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities include ensuring food safety, portion control, and timely service, while participating in ongoing process improvements and education programs to support high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related food prep experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience preparing foods in large quantities.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written.
• Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Team player with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook resident meals according to prescribed menus and portion sizes.
• Identify and participate in process improvements to enhance resident experience and workflow.
• Prepare foods according to proper methods and temperatures for safety and yield.
• Maintain clean work area and equipment in accordance with sanitation requirements.
• Taste and assess foods for quality, appearance, and taste.
• Ensure meals are prepared on time to meet serving schedules.
• Serve food according to dietary guidelines and tray completeness.
• Monitor portion control to minimize waste and control costs.
• Attend in-service education programs to meet facility requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dietary Director.

Skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem solving

Initiative

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Eastern Health Group is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook resident meals in accordance with menus, diet plans, and dietary and sanitary regulations. You will work under the supervision of the Dietary Director in a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities include ensuring food safety, portion control, and timely service, while participating in ongoing process improvements and education programs to support high-quality resident care.