Now Hiring: Weekend Dietary Cook

Location: Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation – 800 East County Road 540A, Lakeland, FL

About Us:

Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility specializing in short-term rehab and long-term care. We’re dedicated to providing personalized care and a positive experience for every resident.

Position Summary:

We are hiring a Weekend Dietary Cook who is passionate about preparing nutritious, delicious meals and creating a welcoming dining experience for our residents.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals following dietary guidelines
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety in the kitchen
• Assist with food prep, inventory, and meal service
• Collaborate with dietary team to ensure excellent resident satisfaction

Qualifications:

• Previous cooking experience, preferably in skilled nursing or healthcare
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Dependable, organized, and team-oriented

Why Join Us:

• Work in a supportive, team-focused environment
• Make a meaningful impact on residents’ lives
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Weekend schedule

Apply today and become part of a team that values your skills and dedication!

Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation is a
120-bed state of the art Skilled Nursing facility that specializes in
short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We are dedicated to providing
each patient with quality services, personalized care and outstanding customer
service. We accomplish this through our focus on the individual needs of each
patient and a successful partnership with their family, physician and fellow
providers.

We are located at 800 East County Road 540A, Lakeland, FL

Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:

• Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today!
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Scheduling
• Direct Deposit
• Opportunities for Overtime
• Doctegrity – 24/7 telemedicine access for employees and families
• Wonderschool – Support for child care and early education options
• Panda Perks & Benefits – Financial wellness tools, employee discounts, and more
• Comfortable Staffing Ratios
• A Supportive Team Environment – where everyone is treated with respect, dignity, and compassion
• Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of Scott Lake!

Dietary Cook Job Summary:

The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing and providing food services to residents in a cost-efficient manner to safely meet residents’ need in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

Dietary Cook Major Duties and Critical Tasks:

• Prepare and serve meals for residents and staff in accordance with food safety regulations and within physician’s/nutritionists’ dietary recommendations
• Maintain high standard of food preparation, sanitation, storage, and portion control
• Determine food and supplies needed for daily menus; obtain supplies in time for adequate production
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved
• Assist in scheduled cleaning duties following established sanitary standards

Dietary Cook Other Duties:

• Participates and assists in departmental studies and projects as assigned or as may become necessary.
• Represents the facility at and participates in meetings as required
• Assists in standardizing work methods.
• As the job description may not be all-inclusive, the employee is expected to perform other essential functions and duties as assigned.

Dietary Cook: 

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old
• Knowledge of Department of Health Rules and Regulations
• At Least 1 Year Experience in a Related Position Required