Skilled Nursing Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Weekly Pay

Timberland Health and Rehabilitation Center; Alabama; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Perfect attendance bonuses

Generous holiday pay

Employee referral bonuses

Monthly staff appreciation activities

Job summary

Timberland Health and Rehabilitation Center in Butler, AL is hiring cooks to join a fast-paced dietary team in a skilled nursing and long‑term care facility. You will prepare meals, set up stations, and ensure quality and safety for residents and staff.

We offer competitive wages, shift differentials, weekly pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, and bonuses. Join a dedicated team that values care, teamwork, and excellent service.

Qualifications

• Experience in cookin​g for a fast-paced facility such as skilled nursing or long-term care.
• ServeSafe certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes and production guidelines.
• Set up workstations with ingredients and equipment needed for daily service.
• Measure, weigh, mix, chop, and prepare food items.
• Operate kitchen equipment including ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, grills, and fryers.
• Use a variety of cooking methods including baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming.
• Ensure proper portioning, presentation, and food quality.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Provide excellent service to residents, guests, and team members.
• Follow all facility safety and sanitation policies.
• Support the team with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Measuring/portioning

Education

ServeSafe certification (certified food protection manager)

Job description

Timberland Health and Rehabilitation Center in Butler, AL is hiring cooks to join a fast-paced dietary team in a skilled nursing and long‑term care facility. You will prepare meals, set up stations, and ensure quality and safety for residents and staff.

We offer competitive wages, shift differentials, weekly pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, and bonuses. Join a dedicated team that values care, teamwork, and excellent service.