Dietary Cook

Description of the role:

Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab is looking for a Dietary Cook to join our team in Black Mountain, NC. The Dietary Cook will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals according to the dietary requirements of our patients and residents.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with dietary guidelines
• Ensure meals are served at the appropriate temperatures and are visually appealing
• Clean and maintain work area according to sanitation standards

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a cook or dietary aide preferred
• Knowledge of food safety regulations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Compensation:

$15.44 - $18.93 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off

About Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab:

Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab is a leading healthcare provider in Black Mountain, NC, specializing in rehabilitation and long-term care services for our residents. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care and ensuring the well-being of our patients.

We are looking for a Cook to join our growing team! The right candidate will have experience as a Cook and have the ability to organize and multi-task. 

BENEFITS

Responsibilities

• Prepare all soups, stocks, sauces; boils, braises and roast items per standardized recipes

• Prepares and serves all sauteed, fried, grilled, steamed and baked items per standardized recipes

• Prepares or directs the preparation of all food served, following standard recipes and special diet orders

• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food is preserved

• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus and seeing that supplies are obtained from storage areas in adequate time for meal production

• Also must maintain dependability and punctuality as outlined in Attendance Policy

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and following instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic

• Ability to understand measurements and conversions

• A minimum of three years of experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, club or similar institution

• Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards

• Knowledge of kitchen equipment

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.