Cook

Tattnallnh; Reidsville (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tattnall Health Center in Reidsville, GA is seeking a Cook/Dietary Aide to prepare meals for residents according to planned menus and dietary restrictions.

The role requires at least one year of experience, strong attention to detail, and a team-focused approach to support elderly residents; HIPAA confidentiality is essential.

Excellent sanitation, food safety, and the ability to work compassionately with residents are expected.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in cooking or dietary aide roles.
• High School Diploma required.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.
• Desire to work with the elderly.
• Self-starter with initiative.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food for regular and therapeutic diets according to planned menus.
• Follow safe food handling and infection control procedures.
• Serve attractive, palatable meals at proper temperatures.
• Record food temperatures and keep freezer/refrigerator temps.
• Set up trays according to menus and diet orders; verify tray accuracy.
• Adhere to daily/weekly/monthly cleaning schedules and sanitize dishes/equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of dishwashing area and workspaces.
• Stock food storage areas and assist with stocking.

Skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Tattnall Health Center located at 142 Memorial Dr., Reidsville, GAhas an opportunity for a Cook / Dietary Aide.

As a Cook / Dietary Aide responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and/or pre-proportion food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu. Ensuring residents receive their specific meals as prescribed by the physician.
• Follows proper food handling and safety techniques according to established policies and procedures and maintains proper infections control procedures.
• Ensuring food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner, using proper technique to insure quality taste and palatability.
• Maintaining proper temperature of food during preparations. Ensures food is served at proper temperature as per guidelines.
• Records food temps, refrigerator and freezer temps.
• Assists with the setup of the tray line. Assembles trays according to the planned menu and tray tickets, stated portion, resident food preferences, and diet order and within the established time schedules. Assists in checking trays during service for accuracy.
• Follow daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Cleans, washes, and sanitizes dishes, flatware, and utensils used to serve patients and others.
• Assists in maintaining the general cleanliness of the dishwashing area.
• Cleans work area and equipment as assigned.
• Puts up stock in food storage areas and refrigerators as assigned.

• Must be pleasant, respectful and courteous to residents, families, visitors and fellow employees at all times.

Qualifications:

• At Least (1) Year Experience
• High School Diploma
• Organized with a high level of attention to detail
• Desire to work with the elderly
• Be a self starter
• Ability to maintain confidentiality to ensure compliance with all HIPAA regulations

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.