Dietary Cook

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Starting at $20.00 - $21.50 Per Diem.

Generations Healthcare is searching for a Dietary Cook to join our team of skilled nursing and rehabilitation professionals. Our facility has an outstanding reputation for quality patient care and is committed to providing compassionate services to residents while fostering a supportive work environment for staff.

We offer a competitive compensation package, healthcare benefits, and excellent career growth opportunities. Health benefits for full‑time employees begin on the month following the hire date.

The primary responsibility of the Dietary Cook is to assist in all food functions as directed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

• Inspect special diet trays to ensure the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Complete administrative requirements such as necessary forms and reports, and submit them to the Director of Food Services.
• Coordinate food service with other departments as needed.
• Work with the facility’s dietitian to implement recommended changes.
• Follow all food procedures in accordance with established policies.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare therapeutic diet meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Must handle personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public with tact.
• Must be knowledgeable of food procedures.
• Must demonstrate leadership ability and willingness to collaborate with others.
• Must follow oral and written instructions.
• Must maintain supplies, equipment, and the appearance of work areas, and conduct regular inspections for sanitation, order, safety, and performance.
• Must seek new methods and principles and incorporate them into food practices.
• Must successfully complete a background check, pre‑employment physical, and drug screening.

Generations Healthcare was founded on the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. Our mission is to reflect this belief in everything we do, from the presentation of our homes to the professionalism of our staff and the daily delivery of care to residents and families.

We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.