Dietary Cook

Holly Manor Rehab and Nursing•Farmville, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Cook prepares and oversees food preparation for residents at Holly Manor Rehab and Nursing. The role supports dietary operations and personnel, contributes to tray service and kitchen cleanliness, and maintains accurate records. The cook may supervise kitchen operations when the manager is absent and helps coordinate food and supply requirements for meals, including normal and special diets. The position also supports scheduling and assigning duties and helps ensure meals meet standards for quality, presentation, temperature, and safety.

Requirements

High school diploma preferred, or the ability to read and write English effectively.
Proficient in preparing and cooking a variety of foods in larger quantities.
Knowledge of special diets, seasoning requirements, cooking times, and temperature controls.
Ability to estimate food quantities, minimize waste, and create appetizing meals.

Nice To Haves

Previous culinary experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in supervising dietary functions and personnel and foster a collaborative kitchen environment.
Prepare food and oversee its preparation, ensuring meals are appealing and flavorful.
Contribute to tray service and kitchen cleanliness, maintaining an organized kitchen.
Keep accurate records as directed.
Supervise kitchen operations in the manager’s absence.
Receive meal reports for normal and special diets and coordinate food and supply requirements.
Follow special diet orders and use approved substitutions.
Follow food production plans to ensure quality and presentation.
Plan, prepare, and serve meals in coordination with meal times.
Perform additional duties as directed or required.
Remain at the position until replacements arrive when needed.
Assist with scheduling and assigning duties.