Dietary Cook

Cottonwood Nursing & Rehabilitation•Denton, TX

11d

About The Position

The Dietary Cook prepares nutritious, well-prepared meals for residents. The role requires dependability, strong time management, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen. The cook prepares menu items according to standardized recipes and dietary plans, manages ingredients and overstock, maintains food quality and service timing, and keeps kitchen equipment and work areas clean and sanitary. The position also involves lifting, bending, and twisting during food preparation.

Requirements

Ability to follow menus and recipes to consistently produce high-quality meals.
Ability to ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
Ability to adapt to changing tasks and kitchen needs.
Ability to work well in a team and step into a leadership role when needed.
Dependability, strong time management, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

Cook menu items according to standardized recipes in a safe and sanitary manner.
Suggest creative ways to use leftovers and manage overstock efficiently.
Prepare, portion, and serve meals accurately according to recipes and dietary plans.
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and work areas according to health standards.
Lift, bend, and twist safely as needed during food preparation.
Follow menus and recipes to produce high-quality meals consistently.
Ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
Adapt to changing tasks and kitchen needs.
Work well as part of a team and step into a leadership role when needed.