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This role plays a key part in supporting the overall health, satisfaction, and well-being of residents through quality meal service.Why Work For Us:Our Purpose:Elevating Life Through Every Season.Our Mission:To guide and support all people with a servant's heart.Our Values:\r\nGet Stuff Done\r\nResidents Come First\r\nDo the Right Thing\r\nLead with a Servant Heart\r\nUnite as One Family\r\nGuided by Faith\r\nFull-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance\r\nLife Insurance, AD&D, Disability Coverage\r\nAccident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance\r\nLegal Benefits, Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts\r\n401k\r\nKey Responsibilities:Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus, recipes, and dietary requirements.\r\nEnsure all meals are prepared on schedule and served at proper temperatures.\r\nFollow portion control and presentation standards to ensure consistency and minimize waste.\r\nAdhere to all food safety, sanitation, and infection control policies and procedures.\r\nMaintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, including equipment, utensils, and storage areas.\r\nAssist with receiving and storing food supplies, ensuring proper rotation and inventory control.\r\nCommunicate with dietary staff and leadership regarding resident needs, menu changes, or special requests.\r\nSupport compliance with state, local, and facility regulations.\r\nQualifications:High school diploma or equivalent preferred.\r\nPrior experience in food preparation, preferably in a healthcare, senior living, or institutional setting.\r\nKnowledge of safe food handling and sanitation standards (ServSafe certification a plus).\r\nAbility to follow recipes and diet orders accurately.\r\nStrong teamwork, time management, and communication skills.\r\nPhysical Requirements:Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.\r\nAbility to work in a warm kitchen environment and handle kitchen equipment safely.We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.","company":"Loretto","rawCompany":"loretto","city":"Spring","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-07T01:46:24.344Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-2012.00","title":"Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria","slug":"cooks-institution-and-cafeteria"},{"code":"35-2014.00","title":"Cooks, Restaurant","slug":"cooks-restaurant"},{"code":"35-2019.00","title":"Cooks, All Other","slug":"cooks-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"722310","title":"Food Service Contractors","slug":"food-service-contractors"},{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"623990","title":"Other Residential Care Facilities","slug":"other-residential-care-facilities"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Cook","description":"Position Summary:\r\nThe Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet residents' dietary needs and preferences while maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and presentation. 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