Dietary Cook

Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation•Cameron, TX

23d

About The Position

At Legacy, we believe in fostering a family-like environment where our team is dedicated to treating each resident with compassion, dignity, and respect. As a Dietary Cook, you'll play a key role in ensuring our residents receive the highest quality meals and nutrition in a supportive and nurturing environment. We're looking for compassionate, patient, and selfless individuals to join our team and help provide exceptional care to our community. Why Choose Us? A caring, family-oriented culture where everyone feels like part of the team Ability to access income at a daily rate using Tapcheck A respectful and supportive work environment that values communication and teamwork Opportunities for professional development and career growth A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and their families

Requirements

Cooking experience.
Experience in long term care settings.
A compassionate, patient, and selfless attitude
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Respect for residents, families, and coworkers, maintaining a high standard of professionalism and empathy
Ability to provide exceptional care while maintaining the highest standards of safetey, cleanlinerss, and organization
A genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others

Responsibilities

Prepares quality and appetizing meals and snacks for the residents.
Plans meals according to the menu under the direction of the Dietary Manager and with the assistance of the Dietary Aide and Dishwasher.
Adheres to recipes to maintain nutritional value and avoid waste.
Ensures kitchen is maintained as required by state regulations and standards.
Immediately labels and stores food items appropriately after opening/ using.
Maintains sanitation of equipment, utensils, work areas, storage, and serving areas by cleaning after use.
Oversees preparation of meals, snacks, and special event food items.
Prepares special nourishments/ supplements as instructed by the Dietary Manager.
Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, ensuring all health and safety standards are met
Foster positive relationships with residents and their families through kindness, respect, and understanding