Dietary Cook

NATIONAL HEALTH- WHITE OAK GROUP•Burlington, NC

7d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

White Oak of Burlington is seeking full-time and part-time Cooks for its Dietary team at a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Burlington, North Carolina. Cooks prepare and provide safe, high-quality food service efficiently and cost-effectively while meeting applicable federal, state, local, and facility requirements. Meals are prepared according to established menus, standardized recipes, production schedules, and residents’ individual dietary needs. The role is based in the kitchen and reports to the CDM / Dietary Supervisor. The schedule includes 1st- and 2nd-shift opportunities: 6:30 AM–2:30 PM or 12:30 PM–8:30 PM, with alternating weekdays and weekends. Hours may range from 0–80 per pay period depending on position status, scheduling needs, and business demands. Team members are expected to maintain good personal hygiene and follow food-safety requirements, including wearing required hair restraints and applicable beard protection, displaying identification, and following facility rules regarding jewelry and fingernail polish. They must also safeguard resident information and comply with HIPAA Minimum Necessary standards.

Requirements

High school education level is listed.
Dependability and strong attention to detail.
Ability to follow recipes, menus, production sheets, and resident diet requirements.
Commitment to food quality, sanitation, and resident service.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen.
Maintain personal hygiene and follow department food-safety and facility standards, including requirements for hair restraints, beard protection when applicable, visible identification, jewelry, and fingernail polish.
Safeguard resident information and follow HIPAA Minimum Necessary standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous cooking or food-service experience is preferred.
Long-term care or healthcare food-service experience is a plus, but is not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meats, vegetables, cereals, starches, and other menu items.
Follow standardized recipes and production sheets to ensure appropriate quantities and consistency.
Prepare meals for therapeutic and modified diets according to residents’ specific dietary restrictions.
Monitor food preparation, seasoning, appearance, and quality.
Portion, plate, garnish, and serve meals according to menus and diet orders.
Assist with meal-tray setup and steam-table preparation.
Prepare food items in advance for upcoming meals as directed.
Distribute meals to resident neighborhoods and dining areas.
Maintain safe food-handling and sanitation practices.
Clean and sanitize kitchen work areas, equipment, and floors.
Properly store and handle food and supplies.
Work with Dietary Aides and other team members to support smooth meal service.
Help oversee kitchen and food-service operations when the Dietary Supervisor is absent.
Safeguard resident information and follow HIPAA Minimum Necessary standards.
Perform other dietary duties as assigned.