Skilled Dietary Cook - Nursing Facility (Every Other Weekend)

Towne Nursing Staff; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Healthcare Solutions in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Dietary Cook for a Skilled Nursing Facility. You will prepare, portion, and cook nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following standardized recipes.

Responsibilities include plating and presentation, maintaining kitchen sanitation, inventory and recipe management, and supporting the Dietary Manager during their absence to ensure seamless meal prep. Must be available every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Classically trained cook with experience in high-volume culinary operations.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and portion meals.
• Strong sanitation practices and food safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation & Culinary Excellence: accurately prepare, portion, and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following standard recipes.
• Plating & Presentation: garnish and present dishes attractively.
• Leadership Support: assist Dietary Manager during their absence to ensure seamless meal prep.
• Kitchen Sanitation: maintain high sanitation standards before and after service.
• Inventory & Recipe Management: manage inventory, handle stock rotation, assist with purchasing, and support recipe development.
• Special Events: handle last-minute culinary requests for events and facility functions.

Skills

Culinary skills

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Attention to detail

Job description

Live Well Healthcare Solutions in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Dietary Cook for a Skilled Nursing Facility. You will prepare, portion, and cook nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following standardized recipes.

Responsibilities include plating and presentation, maintaining kitchen sanitation, inventory and recipe management, and supporting the Dietary Manager during their absence to ensure seamless meal prep. Must be available every other weekend.