Dietary Cook for Long-Term Care Meals

PruittHealth; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Cook - Dietary (Experience) to assist in preparing meals for residents in our care facilities. You will support with meal production, ensure proper temperatures, and help staff maintain dietary guidelines in line with regulations.

The role focuses on safe food handling, adherence to menus and recipes, and efficient service throughout shifts. Prior experience in institutional food service is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food handling, preparation and storage per state/federal rules.
• Commitment to safety and sanitation in food service operations.
• Willingness to follow recipes and diet guidelines in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• 1.Assists cook in the preparation of meals, salads, desserts, snacks or other dishes for patients/residents, also prepares between-meal nourishments (make sandwiches, etc.)
• 3.Serves nourishments in accordance with procedural guidelines
• 4.Properly stores leftovers/ opened food
• 5.Follows procedures for serving partner meals
• 6.Offers menu substitutions and records them in accordance with procedural guidelines.
• 7.Complies with infection control policies in the work area
• 8.Delivers trays to patients/residents on halls and in dining area
• 9.Assists with the serving/pouring of juice, milk, water, and tea, etc.; makes coffee/ tea as requested
• 10.Cleans all tables in the dining area after each meal

Skills

Food preparation

Infection control

Safety procedures

Education

Functional literacy

Job description

PruittHealth is seeking a Cook - Dietary (Experience) to assist in preparing meals for residents in our care facilities. You will support with meal production, ensure proper temperatures, and help staff maintain dietary guidelines in line with regulations.

The role focuses on safe food handling, adherence to menus and recipes, and efficient service throughout shifts. Prior experience in institutional food service is preferred.