Dietary Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Cook – Skilled Nursing Facility
Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center – Bessemer, AL
Full-Time/Par-Time/PRN | Weekly Pay

Join Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center – Where Teamwork and Care Come Together

Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center is hiring Cooks to join our dietary team in a fast-paced skilled nursing and long-term care facility . If you have experience in food service and want to be part of a team that supports residents and each other, we want to connect.

What We Offer

Competitive wages
Shift differentials
Weekly pay
Comprehensive benefits package
Tuition reimbursement
Perfect attendance bonuses
Generous holiday pay
Employee referral bonuses
Monthly staff appreciation activities

What You’ll Do

Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes and production guidelines
Set up workstations with ingredients and equipment needed for daily service
Measure, weigh, mix, chop, and prepare food items
Operate kitchen equipment including ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, grills, and fryers
Use a variety of cooking methods including baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming
Ensure proper portioning, presentation, and food quality
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures
Clean and sanitize kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils
Provide excellent service to residents, guests, and team members
Follow all facility safety and sanitation policies
Support the team with additional duties as needed

What We’re Looking For

Cook experience required, preferably in skilled nursing, healthcare, or long-term care
ServeSafe certification preferred
Strong knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and food safety standards
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Basic math skills for measuring and portioning
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 lbs

Equal Opportunity Employer
Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected status under applicable law.