Hospital Cook & Dietary Aide — Cross-Train & Grow

Surgery Partners, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Specialty Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Hospital Cook to support patient meals, cafeteria service, and catering events under the Nutrition Services Manager. You will prepare meals according to dietary orders and assist with tray delivery when needed.

This role requires adherence to food safety standards, daily and weekly cleaning duties, and cross-training to cover other dietary positions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year cooking experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for patients, cafeteria, and catering events under Nutrition Services Manager.
• Assist with tray delivery as needed and ensure accuracy of dietary orders.
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties in the kitchen and work areas.
• Cross-train to support other dietary roles when staffing is short.
• Participate in quality improvement and ensure compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Independent work

Decision making

Organized

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Healthcare cooking experience

ServSafe Certification (preferred)

Job description

North Carolina Specialty Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Hospital Cook to support patient meals, cafeteria service, and catering events under the Nutrition Services Manager. You will prepare meals according to dietary orders and assist with tray delivery when needed.

This role requires adherence to food safety standards, daily and weekly cleaning duties, and cross-training to cover other dietary positions.