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. As a Dietary Cook, you will ensure the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.
Responsibilities
- Preparing and serving meals according to the menu
- Monitoring methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning
- Safely and efficiently providing nutritionally appropriate food to residents to maintain and enhance overall health
- Ensuring provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations
Requirements
- Passion for working with seniors
- Flexible, fun, and energetic personality
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 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
Why Tutera
Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is guided by the YOUNITE philosophy — genuine respect, getting to know residents and team members on a personal level, asking about unique needs and preferences, actively listening, and delivering. Founded in 1985, this family-owned company offers stability, a competitive starting wage, and comprehensive benefits. Employees grow through Tutera University, with advancement opportunities and skill development.
Benefits
- Advanced Pay
- Financial Literacy Classes
- Employee Assistance Program (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
- Advancement Opportunities