Healthcare Kitchen Cook & Dietary Aide - Early Shift

Altamaha Health Center; Jesup (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Altamaha Health Center in Jesup, GA is hiring a Cook/Dietary Aide to support daily meal preparation for residents, including therapeutic diets as prescribed. You will ensure timely serving, proper food temperatures, and adherence to safety and HIPAA regulations while maintaining attractive presentation of meals.

The role requires at least one year of food service experience and a high school diploma. A self-starter with attention to detail and a respectful, compassionate attitude toward

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a food service or dietary setting.
• High School Diploma required.
• Detail-oriented and organized with a patient, elderly care focus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.
• Self-starter with pleasant, respectful demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or pre-proportion meals for regular and therapeutic diets per menu.
• Follow food handling and safety procedures; maintain infections control.
• Serve food attractively; ensure quality taste and palatability.
• Maintain proper temperatures during preparations and service.
• Record food temps, refrigerator and freezer temps.
• Assist with tray line setup; assemble trays per menu, tickets, diets.
• Follow daily/weekly/monthly cleaning schedules.
• Clean, wash, and sanitize dishes, utensils; keep dish area clean.
• Put up stock in storage areas.
• Maintain respectful conduct toward residents and staff.

Skills

Food service experience

Attention to detail

Patient/resident-centered

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Altamaha Health Center in Jesup, GA is hiring a Cook/Dietary Aide to support daily meal preparation for residents, including therapeutic diets as prescribed. You will ensure timely serving, proper food temperatures, and adherence to safety and HIPAA regulations while maintaining attractive presentation of meals.

The role requires at least one year of food service experience and a high school diploma. A self-starter with attention to detail and a respectful, compassionate attitude toward