Morning Cook 6a-2p

A dietary cook at a nursing home prepares and serves safe, nutritious meals tailored to the specific therapeutic and modified dietary needs of elderly residents.

Core Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Cook regular and therapeutic diets (such as pureed, low-sodium, or diabetic-friendly meals) following standardized facility menus and recipes. [1]
• Portion & Texture Control: Ensure meals meet precise consistency and portion guidelines ordered by physicians and dietitians. [1, 2]
• Kitchen Sanitation: Maintain clean, safe food handling practices, manage equipment hygiene, and properly store food items to prevent illness. [1]
• Resident Interaction: Assist with meal service, gather feedback, and occasionally accommodate personal or cultural food preferences to boost resident satisfaction. [1, 2]

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certifications: Food Handler’s Permit or ServSafe certification is commonly required.
• Experience: Previous institutional food service or long-term care experience is strongly preferred.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long shifts, bend, and lift or push heavy kitchen equipment and food carts weighing up to 50–150 pounds