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Dietary Cook

Rocky Mountain Care – Clearfield is looking for a dependable and team-oriented Dietary Cook to join our Food Services team.

Full-Time | 30 Hours/Week | Friday–Sunday

Enjoy a consistent three-day workweek while making a meaningful difference in the daily experience of our residents. In this role, you’ll prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals while following established menus, recipes, dietary requirements, and food safety standards.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking, takes pride in their work, and wants a consistent schedule in a rewarding healthcare environment.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare meals according to planned menus, standardized recipes, and special or therapeutic diet orders
• Review menus and prepare food in a timely manner to ensure meals are ready as scheduled
• Follow diet changes and new diet orders received from Nursing Services
• Prepare and serve meals that are appetizing, nutritious, and appropriately portioned
• Assist with meal service and ensure residents receive the appropriate food, utensils, and equipment
• Prepare snacks and substitute meals or foods as needed
• Assist with food preparation for special meals, events, and resident activities
• Maintain adequate food, supply, and equipment levels
• Assist with receiving, storing, and inventorying food and supplies
• Keep kitchen, food storage, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and sanitary
• Follow all food safety, infection control, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures
• Complete required documentation and communicate with dietary, nursing, and other facility staff
• Treat residents with dignity and respect and help create a welcoming dining experience
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current, active Food Handler’s Permit
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous dietary, food service, healthcare, or institutional cooking experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to prepare a variety of foods in large quantities
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safe food handling practices
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Dependable, organized, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Professional and respectful communication with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers
• Ability to work independently and make appropriate decisions when needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move throughout the workday
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as needed
• Ability to lift and move food, supplies, and equipment as required
• Ability to work in a warm kitchen environment and around varying temperatures in food storage areas
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed

Why Join Rocky Mountain Care?

At Rocky Mountain Care, our people are at the heart of what we do. Our Food Services team plays an important role in creating a positive experience for the residents we serve. If you enjoy cooking and want your work to have a direct impact on others, we’d love to have you join our team.

Apply today to become part of the RMC Clearfield team!