Cook (FT) - Reidsville, GA
Optim•Reidsville, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Cook prepares and cooks nutritious, high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors in accordance with physician-ordered diets, food safety regulations, and hospital standards. The role supports patient care by ensuring meals are safe, timely, and meet therapeutic and nutritional requirements. The Cook follows hospital policies, infection-control practices, OSHA regulations, and patient confidentiality standards. The position requires working in a fast-paced kitchen and may involve early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety, and sanitation practices.
- Ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines accurately.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Customer-service skills and sensitivity to patient needs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 40–50 pounds.
- Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous cooking experience in healthcare, institutional, or commercial kitchens.
- Food Handler’s Permit or ServSafe Certification.
- HACCP training.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and portion food according to standardized recipes and production schedules.
- Follow physician-prescribed therapeutic, modified, and texture-altered diets.
- Comply with food safety, sanitation, and infection-control standards, including FDA Food Code, HACCP, and Joint Commission requirements.
- Maintain proper food temperatures, labeling, and storage practices.
- Assist with tray-line operations and patient meal service as assigned.
- Taste, test, and evaluate food quality before service.
- Clean kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
- Safely operate kitchen equipment, including ovens, steamers, grills, slicers, and kettles.
- Monitor inventory and notify the supervisor of shortages.
- Follow allergy-awareness and special dietary restriction protocols.
- Maintain HIPAA confidentiality when interacting with patients.
- Use personal protective equipment properly and follow hospital policies, infection-control practices, and OSHA regulations.
- Prepare meals that meet quality, safety, and nutritional standards while contributing to patient satisfaction and hospital service excellence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
