Cook / Dietary Aide - Part Time

NC Specialty; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision,

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina Specialty Hospital is seeking a dedicated cook to support patient meals, cafeteria service, and catering events. You will help with daily cleaning, inventory, and cross-training to cover other Dietary roles when needed. The position contributes to quality patient care and departmental efficiency.

You will collaborate with the Nutrition Services team to plan daily menus, respect dietary restrictions, and ensure safe, appetizing meals for diverse patients in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year of experience cooking in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Current Serve Safe Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for patients, cafeteria, and catering events.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties as assigned.
• Cross-train to other Dietary roles to cover staffing needs.
• Assist in planning daily menus and accommodate allergies or cultural practices.
• Support day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Independent worker

Deadline oriented

Organized

Attention to detail

Accountability

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Flexibility

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

North Carolina Specialty Hospital
3916 Ben Franklin Blvd
Durham, NC 27704, USA

Description

North Carolina Specialty Hospital (NCSH), is a private, physician-owned medical center that opened its doors in 1926. North Carolina Specialty Hospital's commitment to growth and continuous improvement has helped the hospital maintain a number of high rankings in both quality measures and patient satisfaction. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers surgical specialties in orthopedics, ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat as well as sports medicine, oral, plastic, podiatry, general surgery, interventional radiology, pain management, reconstructive surgery and more.

Why join North Carolina Specialty Hospital?

• Award Winning Hospital for Special Surgery
• 5 Star CMS rated facility for patient experience
• Positive Work culture
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Nutrition Services Manager, the Cook works with other Dietary staff to accomplish all aspects of food production for patients, cafeteria food services and catering events. Job duties also include daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties as assigned. Work schedule varies and will involve both weekday and weekend shifts. **The Cook will also be cross-trained to other roles in the Dietary department to permit coverage for other positions when staffing is short. This will include training to provide direct patient nutrition services such as: working with patients to plan daily menus, ascertaining specific information related to patient’s food allergies, preferences, and cultural or religious food-related practices, and may involve tray delivery. This position also includes activities that facilitate the day-to-day operation of the department: quality improvement and quality control activities, conducting quarterly inventories, maintaining an organized and clean work area, and complying with all guidelines of local, state and federal and other regulatory agencies.

Skills & Abilities:

• Able to work independently and meet established deadlines.
• Able to make sound reasonable decisions
• Organized
• Ability to concentrate on many simultaneous detailed requests
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness; is receptive to change, and exhibits creativity and innovation
• Ability to identify and calmly handle inherently stressful situations with tact
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with patients, patient’s family members, physicians, and hospital staff
• Seeks guidance, direction and assistance when needed
• Ability to be flexible and take on new responsibilities
• Effective communication skills; both orally and written.
• Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care.
• Strong critical thinking skills.

Training & Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum one (1) year of experience cooking in a healthcare setting is preferred
• Current Serve Safe Certification required

Our employees are critical to our success and we value their contributions. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening and background check.

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