Diet Aide & Cook — Institutional Kitchen

Timberlyn-Heights-Nursing-; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Mountain Healthcare in Great Barrington, MA, is seeking a cook/Diet Aide to join our skilled nursing facility. Experience in institutional food service is preferred but not required. Duties include safe food handling, assisting with food preparation, and reading diet language with training provided.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 75 lbs and to work well with residents, staff, and supervisors, while maintaining strong communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service in an institutional setting is preferred, but not required.
• Able to read, write, and understand proper diet language (will train).
• Able to work well with residents, staff and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Safe food handling
• Assists with food preparation
• Prepares food items and ensures safe food handling practices
• Willing and able to use institutional equipment for food preparation
• Be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Good communication/interpersonal skills

Skills

Safe food handling

Food preparation

Communication skills

Lifting ability 75 lbs

Job description

Bear Mountain Healthcare in Great Barrington, MA, is seeking a cook/Diet Aide to join our skilled nursing facility. Experience in institutional food service is preferred but not required. Duties include safe food handling, assisting with food preparation, and reading diet language with training provided.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 75 lbs and to work well with residents, staff, and supervisors, while maintaining strong communication.