Texture-Modified Meal Chef — Full-Time

CCH Healthcare; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401(k) with Employer Match

Career Growth Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Taylorsville, NC is hiring a Dietary Puree Cook for a full-time, Monday–Friday role with every other weekend required. The position focuses on preparing pureed and texture-modified meals for residents with specific dietary needs, while adhering to recipes, menus, and safety standards.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated dietary team and help ensure meals are safe, appealing, and served promptly, with attention to portion sizes, temperatures,

Qualifications

• Previous food preparation or cooking experience preferred.
• Experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, hospital, or healthcare kitchen is a plus.
• Experience preparing pureed or texture-modified foods preferred, but training may be provided.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Strong attention to detail, especially when following resident diet requirements.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and written instructions.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dependable attendance and a positive attitude.
• Must be available to work Monday through Friday and every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pureed and texture-modified meals according to resident dietary requirements
• Follow established recipes, menus, portion sizes, and food preparation guidelines
• Ensure meals are prepared to the appropriate texture and consistency
• Carefully follow resident meal tickets and diet orders to help ensure accuracy
• Prepare food in an appealing and appetizing manner
• Monitor food temperatures and quality throughout preparation and meal service
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection control, and kitchen safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area
• Properly label, store, rotate, and handle food products
• Assist with meal preparation and other dietary department responsibilities as needed
• Work closely with cooks, dietary aides, nursing staff, and facility leadership
• Ensure meals are prepared and ready for service in a timely manner

Skills

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Follow recipes

Job description

Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Taylorsville, NC is hiring a Dietary Puree Cook for a full-time, Monday–Friday role with every other weekend required. The position focuses on preparing pureed and texture-modified meals for residents with specific dietary needs, while adhering to recipes, menus, and safety standards.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated dietary team and help ensure meals are safe, appealing, and served promptly, with attention to portion sizes, temperatures,