Dietary Cook

Position : Dietary Cook

Facility : Alliance Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Location : Irvington, New Jersey

Schedule : Part-Time

Tuesday–Thursday : 4 : 00 AM – 9 : 00 AM

Every Other Weekend :

• Saturday : 4 : 00 AM – 2 : 00 PM
• Sunday : 6 : 00 AM – 2 : 00 PM

Pay Rate : $16 per hour

Join Our Team as a Dietary Cook!

Alliance Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated and reliable Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, appetizing, and well-presented meals for our residents. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of food preparation and safety practices, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and be passionate about providing quality service to residents.

Key Responsibilities :

Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.

Ensure meals are palatable, visually appealing, and served on time.

Prepare special diet trays and therapeutic meals based on residents’ dietary needs.

Offer substitute foods when needed and prepare bedtime snacks.

Serve food using established portion control procedures.

Follow all food safety, sanitary, and infection control procedures.

Complete required forms, reports, and documentation.

Coordinate food service with other departments and implement dietitian-recommended changes.

Ensure menus are maintained and handled per facility policy.

Assist in organizing food service production lines.

Maintain cleanliness and safety of food storage areas and workspaces.

Report hazardous conditions, missing labels, or equipment issues promptly.

Adhere to HIPAA requirements and wear protective clothing as needed.

Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies.

Recommend equipment or supply needs to the Food Services Director.

Ensure food and supplies for upcoming meals are readily available.

Qualifications :

Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.

Knowledgeable of food procedures and sanitation standards.

Ability to understand and communicate in English.

Able to make independent decisions when necessary.

Willing to adopt new food preparation methods and principles.

Must maintain equipment, supplies, and work areas in clean and orderly condition.

If you're passionate about serving others through quality food preparation and want to make a meaningful impact in a caring environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply Today!