Lead Cook, Dietary

Job overview

The Lead Cook, Dietary role is onsite in Newcastle, WY, with starting pay of $25 per hour, depending on experience. The role supports Weston County Health Services' dietary operations, preparing meals for residents, patients, and staff. The position prepares meals and helps maintain safe, sanitary, and organized food-service operations. It also supports meal delivery and dietary team training, contributing to reliable service and appropriate meal handling for patients and residents.

What you'll do

• Prepare and cook meals according to Wyoming Department of Health regulations and approved recipes
• maintain cleaning schedules, temperature logs, and safe food storage
• coordinate with medical staff and other departments
• assemble and deliver meal trays as needed
• assist with training dietary employees and provide input on performance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead cook

dietary

newcastle wy

weston county health services

food preparation

patient meals

resident meals

food safety

temperature logs

meal tray delivery

staff training

starting at $25/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $500 full-time sign-on bonus
• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• employer-paid disability and accident coverage
• paid personal leave
• bereavement leave
• scholarships and training.

Why this role

High school diploma or equivalent required; ServSafe certification or equivalent preferred. Occasional after-hours calls may occur.

About the employer

Weston County Health Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.