Dietary Cook

Journey Skilled Nursing•Fort Valley, GA

10d

About The Position

Journey is hiring a Dietary Cook to prepare and serve meals that meet residents’ dietary guidelines, portion requirements, and special dietary needs. The role includes maintaining food safety and sanitation, monitoring food storage and temperatures, operating kitchen equipment, managing food inventory, and coordinating with residents, families, facility staff, team members, and department heads.

Requirements

At least one year of institutional cooking experience, preferably in a long-term care or hospital setting.
Proficiency in quantity cooking and portion control.
Understanding of modified diets.
Ability to read and interpret recipes, menus, and production sheets.
Familiarity with food ordering, purchasing, and health regulations.
Strong communication skills for coordinating with team members and department heads.
Ability to adhere to state health and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in long-term care or hospital settings.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve meals according to dietary guidelines, portion control requirements, and special dietary needs.
Ensure meals are served at proper temperatures and with appropriate presentation.
Maintain safe food-handling practices, including monitoring food storage and conducting temperature checks.
Follow sanitation protocols and applicable state health and safety standards.
Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
Manage food inventory.
Collaborate with residents, families, facility staff, team members, and department heads.