Dietary Cook — Impactful Care Kitchen, PTO

Journey; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Journey in Kentucky is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals for residents following dietary guidelines, portion control, and modified diets. You will ensure proper temperature, presentation, and quality while coordinating with care staff.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of institutional cooking experience, knowledge of food safety regulations, and strong teamwork. This role offers benefits including insurance and PTO and a meaningful chance to impact residents' daily lives.

Qualifications

• At least one year of institutional cooking experience, preferably in long-term care or hospital settings.
• Ability to read and interpret recipes, menus, and production sheets; familiarity with food ordering and health regulations.
• Strong communication to coordinate with team and department heads while adhering to state health standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to dietary guidelines, ensuring proper temperature and presentation.
• Maintain safe food handling and sanitation, monitor storage and temperature checks.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment and manage inventory while coordinating with residents, families, and staff.

Skills

Institutional cooking experience

Quantity cooking

Portion control

Modified diets understanding

Communication

Job description

Journey in Kentucky is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals for residents following dietary guidelines, portion control, and modified diets. You will ensure proper temperature, presentation, and quality while coordinating with care staff.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of institutional cooking experience, knowledge of food safety regulations, and strong teamwork. This role offers benefits including insurance and PTO and a meaningful chance to impact residents' daily lives.