Dietary Cook

🌟 Dietary Aide / Cook (AM & PM Shifts) — Join a Team That Feels Like Family 🌟 If you love preparing delicious meals, enjoy helping others, and want to work in a caring, mission‑driven environment, this role is a perfect fit. As a Dietary Aide / Cook, you'll help create a positive dining experience for residents by preparing, cooking, and serving meals that are safe, nutritious, and made with heart. You'll work closely with residents, families, and staff to support comfort, dignity, and well‑being — every single day. What You'll Do Prepare and Cook Meals following menus, diet plans, recipes, portion guidelines, and food‑safety standards Serve Therapeutic & Special Diets tailored to individual resident needs Run the Tray Line ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper presentation Manage Food & Supplies including labeling, rotation, receiving, and storage Follow Sanitation & Safety Protocols including infection control and universal precautions Clean & Maintain Kitchen Areas to keep the environment safe and hygienic Support Dietary Staff with guidance during orientation and in‑service training Process Diet Changes to ensure accuracy and compliance Respond to Resident Needs courteously and promptly Observe & Report Resident Changes including incidents or behavioral changes Uphold Resident Rights with kindness, dignity, and respect Maintain Documentation according to community standards Support AM & PM Operations including early‑morning cook shifts and weekends What You Bring Clear, professional verbal communication Ability to read, write, and document in English Reliability, honesty, and strong work ethic Warm, caring, and respectful interactions with residents Ability to work cooperatively with staff across departments Emotional resilience and patience in a resident‑focused setting Comfort working with elderly, ill, or occasionally upset individuals Customer‑service mindset with courtesy and responsiveness Basic food‑safety knowledge and safe handling practices Experience or ability in food prep, cooking, and meal assembly Ability to perform line‑cook and tray‑line duties efficiently Preferred Experience & Additional Strengths Prior experience in healthcare or institutional food service Familiarity with therapeutic and special diets Experience with inventory, receiving, and storage Understanding of sanitation and infection control in a kitchen setting Strong attention to detail with menus, recipes, and diet orders Flexibility to work AM, PM, and weekend shifts Ability to adapt to changing resident needs and dietary updates Why You'll Love Working Here You'll join a mission‑driven community that values dignity, respect, and compassionate service.

The environment emphasizes:

Teamwork and cooperation Clear communication Structured training and ongoing education Strong ethical and safety standards A supportive culture where your work truly matters Every shift you work directly improves the comfort, health, and happiness of residents. Work Environment Snapshot You'll work in a commercial kitchen and dining setting within a healthcare community.

Expect:

Standing for extended periods Working around hot equipment Handling food, cleaning supplies, and kitchen tools Following strict safety, sanitation, and infection‑control procedures AM shifts (approx. 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. ) PM shifts (approx. 11:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. ) Some cook shifts starting as early as 5:30 a.m. Required weekend availability Uniforms, non‑slip footwear, and adherence to community policies (HIPAA, Safety, Infection Control, Code of Conduct) are essential. Ready to Make a Meaningful Impact? Apply today and help create a warm, welcoming dining experience for every resident. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Pittsburgh,PA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.