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Job Location:

Kennett, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

COOK for NHC HealthCare Kennett

Position: Cook

Are you looking to have fun in a work environment where you can express your talents and creativity while making a difference in the lives of others Come join our Food Nutrition Service Team! NHC fosters an environment of teamwork and provides opportunities in a culinary environment in a healthcare setting. The Dietary Cook performs specified duties to maintain high standards of quality food preparation production service and portion control using standardized recipes for all customers.

Position Highlights:

  • Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies to prevent waste and assure quality products. Dates labels and stores items properly. Uses proper food handling techniques.
  • Reviews menus therapeutic menus recipes and production sheets before preparing meals; prepares and serves diets properly accurately and attractively as planned using proper portions and special diet items.
  • Follows standardized recipes and special diet orders preparing sufficient quantities to meet all service requirements.
  • Responsible for testing and tasting foods of all consistencies for proper appearance flavor aroma and temperature and adjust if needed.
  • Responsible for timing of preparation of meals/snacks to meet time schedule for service for patients and customers to ensure all meals/snacks are served as scheduled.
  • Checks trays for accuracy of diets preferences and quality before they are delivered. Serves on tray line and delivers carts to floors as needed.

Work Schedule: AM and PMShifts available

Job Type: Full Time and Part Time available

Why NHC
We are celebrating our 50-year Anniversary at National HealthCare Corporation!!We offer a culture of recognition empowerment and fun. At NHC we are all partners (employees) in a family oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

Experience
Healthcare food service experience preferred not required

Benefits
Earned Time Off
Holiday Incentive Pay
Health Dental Vision Disability and Life insurance
401k with generous company contributions
Uniforms
Advancement Opportunities

Work Location:
NHC HealthCare Kennett
1120 Falcon Dr
Kennett MO 63857

Dont miss this great opportunity for a COOK to join ourexcellent & cohesive teamteam at NHC HealthCare Kennett!Experience southern hospitality while workingwith many partners that have worked at NHC for 20 plus years!!

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHCs values of honesty and integrity please apply today and find out more about usat is our business -Join our family and see why we strive to provide care in a better way!

50 years Committed 50 years Caring 50 years Strong

EOE


Required Experience:

IC


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