Cook – Full-Time & Part-Time

White Oak of Burlington | Burlington, NC

Join a food service team that takes pride in quality, hospitality, and serving others.

White Oak of Burlington, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, is seeking Full-Time and Part-Time Cooks to join our Dietary team. We’re looking for dependable, team-oriented individuals who enjoy preparing great food and want their work to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Department: Dietary

Work Area: Kitchen

Reports To: CDM / Dietary Supervisor

About the Role

Our Cooks are responsible for preparing and providing safe, high-quality food service to residents in an efficient and cost-effective manner while meeting federal, state, local, and facility requirements.

You’ll prepare meals according to established menus, standardized recipes, production schedules, and individual resident dietary needs — helping ensure every meal is both appetizing and prepared with care.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook meats, vegetables, cereals, starches, and other menu items
• Follow standardized recipes and production sheets to ensure proper quantities and consistency
• Prepare meals for therapeutic and modified diets according to resident-specific restrictions
• Monitor food for proper preparation, seasoning, appearance, and quality
• Portion, plate, garnish, and serve meals according to menus and diet orders
• Assist with meal tray setup and steam-table preparation
• Prepare food items in advance for upcoming meals as directed
• Distribute meals to resident neighborhoods and dining areas
• Maintain safe food-handling and sanitation practices
• Clean and sanitize kitchen work areas, equipment, and floors
• Properly store and handle food and supplies
• Work closely with Dietary Aides and other team members to ensure smooth meal service
• Help oversee kitchen and food service operations in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor
• Perform other dietary duties as assigned

Schedule

• 1st and 2nd shift opportunities
• 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• 12:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Alternating weekdays and weekends
• Hours may range from 0–80 hours per pay period, based on position status, scheduling needs, and business demands

What We’re Looking For

• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred
• Long-term care or healthcare food service experience is a plus, but not required
• Dependable with strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, production sheets, and resident diet requirements
• Commitment to excellent food quality, sanitation, and resident service
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen

Food Safety & Professional Standards

Because we serve a healthcare population, all team members are expected to maintain excellent personal hygiene and follow department food-safety requirements. This includes wearing required hair restraints, beard protection when applicable, visible identification, and following facility guidelines regarding jewelry and fingernail polish.

Team members are also responsible for safeguarding resident information and following HIPAA Minimum Necessary standards at all times.

Full-Time Benefits

• PTO accrual begins Day 1
• PTO available after 90 days
• Health benefits available after 31 days
• Holiday premium pay
• One-on-one training
• Annual merit reviews
• Opportunities for continued growth

A resume is highly encouraged when applying.

📍 White Oak of Burlington

323 Baldwin Road

Burlington, NC

If you enjoy cooking, take pride in serving others, and want to be part of a team where your work matters, we’d love to meet you. Apply today!

White Oak of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.