Dietary Cook

Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation•Lancaster, TX

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 environment. The cook follows standardized recipes and menus, manages ingredients and leftovers, portions and serves meals according to dietary plans, and maintains kitchen cleanliness and sanitation. The position also involves physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and twisting.

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 take on 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 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.
Safely lift, bend, and twist as needed during food preparation.
Ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
Adapt to changing tasks and kitchen needs.
Work as part of a team and step into a leadership role when needed.