Skilled Nursing Cook — High-Volume Kitchen & Weekend

Towne Nursing Staff; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Insurance Benefits

Job summary

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a talented Dietary Cook for a Nursing Facility. The role involves preparing and portioning meals for multiple meals daily, ensuring culinary quality and attractive presentation.

You will help lead in absence of the Dietary Manager, maintain high kitchen sanitation, manage inventory and assist with purchasing and recipe development. Weekend availability is required for full-time engagement.

Qualifications

• Classically trained cook with professional culinary education or equivalent experience.
• Experience in high-volume culinary operations within healthcare or institutional settings.
• Willingness to work every other weekend as required.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation and culinary excellence for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following standardized recipes.
• Plate and garnish cooked items to ensure attractive presentation.
• Support Dietary Manager during their absence to ensure seamless meal prep and delivery.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation standards and cleanliness of equipment.
• Manage inventory, rotate stock, assist with purchasing, and support recipe development.
• Flexibly handle last-minute culinary requests for special events and facility functions.

Skills

Culinary skills

High-volume cooking

Job description

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a talented Dietary Cook for a Nursing Facility. The role involves preparing and portioning meals for multiple meals daily, ensuring culinary quality and attractive presentation.

You will help lead in absence of the Dietary Manager, maintain high kitchen sanitation, manage inventory and assist with purchasing and recipe development. Weekend availability is required for full-time engagement.