Dietary Cook

Rhineland Pointe Residential Living•Hermann, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable, service-minded Dietary Cook to prepare and serve nutritious, home-style meals for residents, visitors, and staff. The cook follows dietician-approved menus, accommodates individual resident dietary needs, and contributes to a welcoming, home-like dining experience while maintaining food quality, sanitation, and safety standards. The role is at Rhineland Pointe, a residential care community in Hermann, Missouri, and is part-time on the first shift. The Dietary Cook also maintains kitchen, dining, and food-storage areas; safely handles and stores food; and operates kitchen appliances and equipment. The role requires adherence to company policies, professional conduct standards, and HIPAA confidentiality guidelines. It includes physical activity such as frequent standing, walking, and position changes, as well as lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling within the listed limits. The position requires applicants to be at least 18 years old and have a grade school education. Previous quantity food production experience is preferred, particularly in healthcare or senior living. Americare describes its environment as supportive, compassionate, family-oriented, inclusive, and focused on teamwork, resident impact, and career growth.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Grade school education required.
Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.
Attention to cleanliness, food safety, and detail.
Ability to work collaboratively with dietary and care teams.
Dependable, organized, and service-oriented approach.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, and change positions frequently.
Ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend.
Ability to safely operate kitchen appliances, tools, and equipment.
Ability to use carts when transporting food and supplies and wear required protective equipment and footwear.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in quantity food production, especially in a healthcare or senior living setting.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals for residents, visitors, and staff in a timely manner.
Follow dietician-approved menus while accommodating individual resident dietary needs.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, dining areas, and food-storage spaces.
Store, label, and organize food according to food-safety guidelines.
Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
Set up and clear dining areas before and after meals.
Safely operate kitchen appliances and equipment.
Follow company policies, procedures, and professional conduct standards.
Maintain resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Use carts when transporting food and supplies.
Wear appropriate protective equipment when handling knives, sharp objects, and hot surfaces.
Wear skid-resistant, supportive footwear to help prevent slips and falls.
Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation.
Participate in company drug-testing procedures.