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Dietary Cook
Montgomery Gardens Assisted Living•Starkville, MS
•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 residents’ dietary needs, and supports a welcoming, home-like dining experience while maintaining food quality, sanitation, and safety standards. The role also includes maintaining kitchen and dining areas, safely storing food, operating kitchen equipment, and following company policies and professional conduct standards. Resident confidentiality must be maintained in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
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; lift or carry up to 25 pounds; push and pull up to 50 pounds; and reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend.
- Ability to safely operate kitchen appliances, tools, and equipment.
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 and accommodate individual resident dietary needs.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen, dining areas, and food storage spaces.
- Safely store, label, and organize food in accordance with 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, and wear skid-resistant, supportive footwear.
- Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation.
- Participate in company drug testing procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive paid time off plan.
- Daily access to wages.
- Complimentary meals while working.
- Tuition assistance.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance.
- 401(k) plan with company contributions.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Recognition and appreciation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
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