Dietary Cook Aide — Nutritious Meals for Residents

PruittHealth; Pensacola (FL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Cook - Dietary Aide HCC to assist with meal preparation and tray service for residents. The role emphasizes adherence to nutritional guidelines, proper food temperatures, and alignment with state and federal regulations.

You will support the Food Service/Dietary Manager, follow infection control policies, and help ensure timely, appealing meals that respect resident preferences and diet restrictions.

Qualifications

• Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy.
• A minimum of one (1) year institutional food service experience as a cook.
• Experience in long term care food production is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist cook in the preparation of meals and tray service for residents.
• Follow infection control policies and maintain clean work areas.
• Record temperatures and ensure food is served at proper times.
• Assist with kitchen cleanliness and inventory management.

Skills

Food handling

Infection control

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Sanitation

Education

Functional literacy

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Food preparation equipment

Job description

PruittHealth is seeking a Cook - Dietary Aide HCC to assist with meal preparation and tray service for residents. The role emphasizes adherence to nutritional guidelines, proper food temperatures, and alignment with state and federal regulations.

You will support the Food Service/Dietary Manager, follow infection control policies, and help ensure timely, appealing meals that respect resident preferences and diet restrictions.