Dietary Cook
Journey Skilled Nursing•Morgantown, WV
About The Position
Journey is hiring a Dietary Cook to prepare and serve meals according to dietary guidelines, portion requirements, and residents’ special dietary needs. The role supports safe, appealing meal service by maintaining proper food temperatures, following food-handling and sanitation practices, and meeting state health and safety standards. The cook also helps manage kitchen operations, including equipment and food inventory, and collaborates with residents, families, facility staff, team members, and department heads.
Requirements
- At least one year of institutional cooking experience.
- 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.
- Ability to adhere to state health and safety standards.
Nice To Haves
- Institutional cooking experience in a long-term care or hospital setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve meals according to dietary guidelines, portion control requirements, and special dietary needs.
- Ensure meals are served at proper temperatures and have appropriate presentation.
- Maintain safe food-handling practices, monitor food storage, conduct temperature checks, and follow sanitation protocols.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
- Manage food inventory.
- Communicate and collaborate with team members, department heads, residents, families, and facility staff.
- Adhere to state health and safety standards.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Quarterly raises
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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