Dietary Cook
NATIONAL HEALTH- WHITE OAK GROUP•Burlington, NC
•$15 - $19•Onsite
About The Position
Our Cooks are responsible for preparing and providing safe, high-quality food service to residents in an efficient and cost-effective manner while meeting federal, state, local, and facility requirements. You’ll prepare meals according to established menus, standardized recipes, production schedules, and individual resident dietary needs — helping ensure every meal is both appetizing and prepared with care.
Requirements
- Previous cooking or food service experience preferred
- Dependable with strong attention to detail
- Ability to follow recipes, menus, production sheets, and resident diet requirements
- Commitment to excellent food quality, sanitation, and resident service
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen
- Maintain excellent personal hygiene and follow department food-safety requirements.
- Wear required hair restraints, beard protection when applicable, visible identification, and follow facility guidelines regarding jewelry and fingernail polish.
- Safeguard resident information and follow HIPAA Minimum Necessary standards at all times.
Nice To Haves
- Long-term care or healthcare food service experience is a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meats, vegetables, cereals, starches, and other menu items
- Follow standardized recipes and production sheets to ensure proper quantities and consistency
- Prepare meals for therapeutic and modified diets according to resident-specific restrictions
- Monitor food for proper 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 closely with Dietary Aides and other team members to ensure smooth meal service
- Help oversee kitchen and food service operations in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor
- Perform other dietary duties as assigned
Benefits
- PTO accrual begins Day 1
- PTO available after 90 days
- Health benefits available after 31 days
- Holiday premium pay
- One-on-one training
- Annual merit reviews
- Opportunities for continued growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
