Cook

Turning Point Care Center; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights

Paid time off

Health coverage for you and family

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with company match

Stock purchase plan

SoFi student loan refinancing

Growth opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Turning Point Care Center, LLC in Moultrie, GA is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for patients. You will work 10-hour shifts, follow dietary guidelines, monitor temperatures, and ensure safety and cleanliness in a hospital kitchen.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification is preferred, with ServSafe and CDM encouraged. Weekend rotation and health benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Culinary degree or certification preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals per dietary guidelines and patient needs.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and special dietary requirements.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and hygiene during prep and storage.
• Collaborate with dietitians to create tailored meal plans.
• Monitor inventory and assist in ordering supplies.
• Maintain kitchen and dining areas with strict hygiene.
• Participate in special events and themed meals.

Skills

Cook experience

ServSafe

CDM (encouraged)

Culinary degree

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree or certification

ServSafe certification

CDM certification encouraged

Job description

Spice Up Your Career: Join our Turning Point Care Center Dining Services Family! Do you love cooking and making a difference in people’s lives? At Turning Point Care Center, every meal is more than food—it’s comfort, care, and a chance to brighten someone’s day. We’re looking for a dependable, energetic, and compassionate Dietary Cook to join our team and help create nutritious, delicious meals for our patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and patient needs
  • Weekly calendar will guide which meals are cooked
  • Follow recipes, portion controls, and special dietary requirements
• Ensure high standards of food safety, sanitation, and hygiene during meal preparation and storage
• Collaborate with dietitians and the care team to create tailored meal plans that meet the nutritional needs of patients
• Monitor food inventory levels and assist in ordering supplies as needed to maintain kitchen operations
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, following strict hygiene protocols
• Participate in special events and themed meals to enhance the dining experience for patients and staff

Full-time, 10 hour shifts - We serve Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at pre-determined times and try end shifts between 5:30pm and 6:00pm.

What does a typical day look like for a Turning Point Cook? Our cooks work ten hour shifts. When cooks arrive at work, they review the day’s established menu and prepare the work area, cook the meals in large batches, and serve approximately 120 meals per mealtime. As part of our food and work safety practices, our cooks also monitor temperatures of the cooler, freezer, and dishwashers, record results, report any deviations from proper temperatures, and complete routine cleaning tasks including mopping and dishwashing. Our cooks prepare and serve three meals per day and have alternative options for special diets. Meals are served at pre-planned times allowing routines to be established for the position.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Meaningful work that impacts lives every day
• Supportive team environment
• Stable, rewarding career opportunity
• Opportunity to showcase your culinary skills

The smiles. The gratitude. The opportunity to know that what you do each day matters. If you’re passionate about food, enjoy working with people, and want a career where your efforts are truly appreciated, we’d love to meet you!

We Offer a Competitive And Comprehensive Benefits Program Including

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• and additional voluntary benefits and discounts. (Even Pet Insurance!!)

Additional benefit details provided at https://benefits.uhsguest.com . Choose “I am a Guest” to view options designed to enhance and promote our employees’ health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required;
  • culinary degree or certification preferred
  • ServSafe certification preferred
  • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) encouraged to apply!
• Ability to work a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays. Currently, the rotation is every other weekend and weekend shifts are shortened to 5-6 hours, getting off earlier than on weekdays.
• Proven experience as a Cook or in a similar role in a healthcare, institution, or restaurant setting.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and guidelines in a kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of inventory management processes
• Ability to prepare meals in accordance with dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse team.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to accommodate various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities such as prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Current Georgia Driver's License with:
  • No more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years
  • Not having multiple violations for driving without insurance
  • No more than 2 at fault accidents on record in the past 3 years
  • No convictions for DUI or DWI within the past 7 years
  • No convictions for serious infractions such as reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or fleeing a police officer
  • No convictions for vehicular homicide manslaughter

What We Offer

• No nights! Enjoy your evenings off with shifts ending at 5:30 or 6:00pm.
• Paid time off starts accruing on your first day of work!
• Benefits including full healthcare coverage for you and your family!
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan (Even Pet Insurance!)
• 401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Opportunity for growth and advancement

Turning Point Care Center, LLC

For more than 40 years, Turning Point Care Center has provided a place of healing and hope to adults who suffer from behavioral health disorders and/or substance abuse. We are committed to providing quality behavioral health care through our inpatient and outpatient gender specific programs in Moultrie, GA. Our serene, rural setting gives patients a secure environment where they can build their foundation for lifelong recovery. We believe in creating healthy communities, which start with healthy individuals, linked through sound relationships to their families, friends, neighbors and peers. Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare. Visit our website at https://turningpointcare.com/ to learn more!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were 17.4 billion dollars. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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