Dietary Cook

Wyndhurst Health & Rehabilitation•Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

The Dietary Cook prepares and oversees the preparation of meals for residents, ensuring food quality, flavor, presentation, and adherence to normal and special diet requirements. The role assists with dietary functions and personnel, helps coordinate food and supply needs, contributes to tray service and kitchen cleanliness, and maintains accurate records. The cook may supervise kitchen operations when the manager is absent and assist with scheduling and assigning duties. The position is based in Lynchburg, Virginia, at Wyndhurst Health & Rehabilitation.

Requirements

High school diploma preferred, or ability to read and write English effectively.
Proficiency 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 is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in supervising dietary functions and personnel and foster a collaborative kitchen environment.
Prepare and oversee preparation of food, ensuring it is flavorful and visually appealing.
Contribute to tray service and kitchen cleanliness, keeping the kitchen organized.
Maintain accurate records as directed.
Supervise kitchen operations in the manager’s absence.
Receive reports on meals 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.
Assist with scheduling and assigning duties.
Perform additional duties as directed or required.
Remain in the position until a replacement arrives when needed.
Preserve food quality, temperature, and appearance for each meal.