Dietary Cook

Camellia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated and experienced Dietary Cook to join our team at our skilled nursing facility in Henderson, NC. In this role, you will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals while ensuring compliance with food safety standards and meeting the dietary needs of our residents. If you are passionate about providing exceptional service and enjoy working in a collaborative healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with planned menus, therapeutic diets, and physician-ordered dietary restrictions.
• Ensure food is prepared, portioned, and served in a timely manner while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local dietary and food safety regulations.
• Keep kitchen equipment, workstations, and food preparation areas clean, organized, and sanitized.
• Monitor food temperatures and maintain accurate food safety records as required.
• Work collaboratively with the Dietary Manager and healthcare team to meet residents' nutritional needs.
• Provide courteous, friendly, and professional service to residents, visitors, and fellow team members.
• Assist with other dietary department duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current ServSafe Certification (or the ability to obtain certification as required).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience as a cook in a healthcare, long-term care, hospital, or institutional food service setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety practices, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position and work safely in a healthcare environment.

Why Join Camellia Gardens?

At Camellia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, we are committed to delivering exceptional care in a resident-centered, compassionate environment. As part of our family of skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, we foster a supportive workplace where teamwork, respect, and professional growth are valued. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your work has a meaningful impact on the lives of others, we'd love to welcome you to our team.