Dietary Staff/Cook - PM

RIVER OAKS OF MINNESOTA•Columbia Heights, MN

133d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

River Oaks of Minnesota is seeking a full-time Dietary Cook to provide exceptional care for our residents. This role is ideal for someone looking for a rewarding position where they can make a meaningful difference in the community and has a passion for supporting individuals with physical and mental health challenges. As a Dietary Cook, you will be on the front line of enhancing residents’ daily living experience by overseeing high-quality dining services, ensuring nutritional needs are met, and maintaining safe, compliant food service operations.

Requirements

Overseeing high-quality dining services
Ensuring nutritional needs are met
Maintaining safe, compliant food service operations

Responsibilities

Prepares and portions safe, nutritious meals and snacks for residents in an assisted living environment under the direction of the Dietary Manager or Cook.
Assists in assembling meal trays according to standardized recipes and therapeutic diet guidelines to meet individual resident dietary needs.
Supports daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, tray setup, meal delivery, and timely service to residents.
Maintains compliance with food safety standards, proper sanitation practices, and assisted living regulations.
Ensures accurate portion control, proper labeling, and safe food storage procedures.
Assists with dish washing, cleaning kitchen equipment, and maintaining a sanitary work environment.
Supports inventory management, proper stock rotation (FIFO), and communicates supply needs to the supervisor.
Engages respectfully with residents during meal service, accommodating preferences within established dietary guidelines.
Collaborates effectively with dietary, nursing, and interdisciplinary staff to ensure residents’ nutritional needs are met.