Dietary Cook

Journey Skilled Nursing•Calhoun, GA

About The Position

The Dietary Cook prepares and serves meals in accordance with dietary guidelines, portion-control requirements, and residents’ special dietary needs. The role supports safe, sanitary kitchen operations by monitoring food storage and temperatures, following sanitation protocols, maintaining kitchen equipment, and managing food inventory. The cook collaborates with residents, families, facility staff, team members, and department heads to support quality meal service.

Requirements

At least one year of institutional cooking experience, preferably in long-term care or hospital settings.
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, and special dietary needs.
Ensure meals are served at proper temperatures and have appropriate presentation.
Maintain safe food-handling practices, including monitoring food storage and conducting temperature checks.
Follow sanitation protocols and applicable health and safety standards.
Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
Manage food inventory.
Collaborate with residents, families, facility staff, team members, and department heads.