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Wisteria Place Retirement Living
Dietary Cook
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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$30,752 / year median in Texas
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Dietary Cook Wisteria Place Retirement Living - 3.0 Abilene, TX Job Details Full-time $17 - $19 an hour 3 days ago Qualifications Grilling Dietary aide experience Food service cleaning Older adults Ability to follow instructions Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a dependable and compassionate Cook to join our dining services team. The Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious, appetizing meals for our residents while maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation. The ideal candidate enjoys working with seniors and takes pride in creating a positive dining experience. Responsibilities Prepare and cook a variety of meals following established recipes and dietary specifications, ensuring consistency and quality. Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including grills, ovens, poaching kettles, braising pans, and other culinary tools. Maintain strict adherence to food safety protocols, sanitizing workstations and utensils regularly to prevent contamination. Handle food with care, practicing proper food handling techniques to ensure freshness and safety. Skills Proven experience as a dietary aide or cook within healthcare, catering, or restaurant settings. Skilled in various cooking techniques Familiarity with food safety management systems, sanitizing procedures, and high-volume production environments. Ability to follow detailed instructions accurately while maintaining efficiency under pressure. Join our team as a Dietary Cook where your culinary expertise will foster healthful dining experiences that delight our clients! We value energetic professionals dedicated to food safety, quality craftsmanship, and compassionate service—your skills will help us serve with excellence every day!
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$17.00 - $19.00 per hourWork Location:
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- Dental Insurance