Dietary Cook — Nourish Seniors with Thoughtful Menus

Journey; St. Albans (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

Journey, serving the Saint Albans community, seeks a kitchen professional to prepare meals in a care setting. You will follow dietary guidelines, ensure proper portioning, and maintain high food safety standards.

You will also coordinate with staff to smooth kitchen operations and support residents and families. Ideal candidates bring at least one year in institutional cooking, with strong recipe literacy and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• At least one year of institutional cooking experience 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 skills to coordinate with team members and department heads while adhering to state health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation & Service: Prepare and serve meals according to dietary guidelines, portion control, and special dietary needs.
• Food Safety & Compliance: Maintain safe food handling practices by monitoring storage, temperature checks, and sanitation protocols.
• Kitchen Operations & Communication: Operate and maintain kitchen equipment, manage inventory, and collaborate with residents, families, and staff.

Skills

Quantity cooking

Portion control

Dietary modifications

Read recipes/menus

Job description

Journey, serving the Saint Albans community, seeks a kitchen professional to prepare meals in a care setting. You will follow dietary guidelines, ensure proper portioning, and maintain high food safety standards.

You will also coordinate with staff to smooth kitchen operations and support residents and families. Ideal candidates bring at least one year in institutional cooking, with strong recipe literacy and excellent communication.