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.

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.