Dietary Cook

Journey Skilled Nursing • Roberta, GA

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About The Position

Journey is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare and serve meals that meet residents’ dietary guidelines, portion requirements, and special dietary needs. The role also supports safe, sanitary kitchen operations through food storage and temperature monitoring, inventory management, and proper operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment. The Dietary Cook works with team members, department heads, residents, families, and facility staff to support quality resident care.

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 to coordinate with team members and department heads.
• Ability to adhere to state health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to dietary guidelines, portion control requirements, and special dietary needs.
• Ensure meals have proper temperature and presentation.
• Follow safe food-handling practices, monitor food storage, and conduct temperature checks.
• Adhere to sanitation protocols and applicable state health and safety standards.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Manage food inventory.
• Coordinate with team members and department heads, and collaborate with residents, families, and facility staff.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Quarterly raises
• Paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed