Dietary Cook

Journey Skilled Nursing•Twin City, GA

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 includes ensuring meals are served at appropriate temperatures and presented properly, maintaining food safety and sanitation, monitoring food storage and temperatures, and supporting kitchen operations through equipment upkeep and food inventory management. The cook works with residents, families, facility staff, team members, and department heads in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

At least one year of institutional cooking experience, preferably in a long-term care or hospital setting.
Proficiency in quantity cooking, portion control, and understanding 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.
Adherence to state health and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Institutional cooking experience in long-term care or hospital settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve meals according to dietary guidelines, portion control requirements, and special dietary needs.
Ensure proper food temperature and presentation.
Maintain safe food handling practices, monitor food storage, conduct temperature checks, and follow sanitation protocols.
Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
Manage food inventory.
Collaborate with residents, families, facility staff, team members, and department heads.