Dietary Cook

Journey Skilled Nursing•Saint Albans, WV

12d

About The Position

Journey is hiring a Dietary Cook to prepare and serve meals that meet residents’ dietary guidelines and special dietary needs. The role supports safe, high-quality food service through proper portioning and presentation, food safety and sanitation practices, kitchen equipment operation, and inventory management. The cook works 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, 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.
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 are served at proper temperatures and with appropriate presentation.
Monitor food storage and conduct temperature checks.
Follow safe food-handling, sanitation, and state health and safety standards.
Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
Manage food inventory.
Coordinate and collaborate with team members, department heads, residents, families, and facility staff.