Dietary Cook - On Call

Join our Dietary Team at St. Francis Healthcare as an On-Call Dietary Cook.

About the role

The Dietary Cook prepares nutritious, appetizing meals for residents while maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and quality. This on-call position reports directly to the Dietary Supervisor and may assist with daily kitchen operations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities according to approved menus and recipes.
• Follow portion-control guidelines and ensure meal accuracy.
• Prepare regular, modified, and special diets, including pureed foods.
• Monitor and record food temperatures in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment.
• Ensure sanitizer buckets contain the proper quaternary solution levels.
• Assist with meal service and food distribution.
• Clean and sanitize cooking equipment, work areas, dishes, and serving carts.
• Complete assigned cleaning schedules and sanitation procedures.
• Present meals in an attractive and appealing manner for residents.
• Work cooperatively with dietary staff and other facility departments.
• Assist with the orientation and training of dietary personnel as needed.
• Report resident care concerns, safety issues, or potential problems to the appropriate supervisor or department.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support dietary services and resident satisfaction.

Requirements

• Previous experience preparing meals in a healthcare, long-term care, hospital, or institutional setting preferred.
• Ability to prepare high-quality meals in large quantities.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and infection-control practices.
• Ability to accurately prepare special and therapeutic diets.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, professional, and committed to providing quality service to residents.

Pay

$22.00-$23.00 per hour

Schedule

On-Call

Benefits

Benefits may be available based on eligibility.