Dietary Cook

About the role

As a Dietary Cook, you are responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. You will also safely and efficiently provide nutritionally appropriate food to residents for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing their overall health. You will ensure the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to the menu
• Monitor food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning methods
• Provide nutritionally appropriate food to residents
• Ensure quality food service and nutrition care in compliance with regulations

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior dietary experience in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting highly preferred
• One year of experience as a cook in a large-scale cooking operation highly preferred
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Skills

• Passion for working with seniors
• Flexible, fun, and energetic personality

Benefits

• Advanced Pay
• Financial Literacy Classes
• Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more
• Child Care Discount
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) for Eligible Locations
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Exclusive Tutera Perks
• Tutera University for skill development
• Advancement Opportunities

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care, founded in 1985, is a family-owned company guided by the YOUNITE philosophy, focusing on genuine respect and personal needs of employees and residents.