Resident Nutrition Cook - Senior Care Kitchen

Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation in Dallas, TX is seeking a cook to prepare meals per menu, ensure safe food handling, and support dietary care in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes quality food service and regulatory compliance.

The position involves following standardized recipes, assisting with menu planning, and maintaining kitchen hygiene. Experience in large-scale operations or long-term care is preferred, with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of cook experience in a large-scale operation preferred.
• One year of work experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian the need for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and state and federal codes and regulations.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; prepares food in a timely manner to preserve quality and serve meals on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutrition substitutes when required; follows standardized recipes.
• Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment; bakes, roasts, steams food items to prepare for consumption.
• Prepares consistency modified and diet foods appropriately; prepares and assists with special function meals.
• Completes pre-preparation including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits; slices meat for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Prepares and serves food attractively using gravies, sauces and garnishes; tests palatability.
• Monitors and records food temperatures prior to meal service.
• Makes and records menu changes under the direction of the supervisor; uses nutrition substitutes when required and refers to supervisor or RD for approval.
• Uses proper handwashing techniques; thaws foods appropriately; stores food with correct packaging; uses gloves and changes as required; checks fridges/freezers temperatures.
• Follows cleaning schedule; cleans equipment and work area after each use; sweeps/mops floors; takes trash to dumpster; washes pots and pans.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• In the absence of the Dietary Manager, Dietary Aide is accountable to the Cook.

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation in Dallas, TX is seeking a cook to prepare meals per menu, ensure safe food handling, and support dietary care in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes quality food service and regulatory compliance.

The position involves following standardized recipes, assisting with menu planning, and maintaining kitchen hygiene. Experience in large-scale operations or long-term care is preferred, with equal opportunity employment.