Hospital Cook & Dietary Aide — Cross-Trained Roles

NC Specialty; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Specialty Hospital in Durham, NC is hiring a Cook to support patient meals, cafeteria service and catering events. Under the Nutrition Services Manager, you will prepare daily menus, assist with allergies and religious dietary practices, and deliver trays as needed.

The role includes daily, weekly and monthly cleaning, quality control, and inventory tasks, with shifts including weekends. Cross-training ensures coverage during staffing shortages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year of healthcare kitchen experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Cross-training to other dietary roles to cover staffing shortages.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient meals, cafeteria food, and catering events.
• Assist with daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks.
• Cross-train to other dietary roles for coverage when staff is short.
• Help plan daily menus with attention to allergies, restrictions, and culture.
• Deliver patient trays and maintain compliance with regulations.

Skills

Independent work

Meet deadlines

Organized

Attention to detail

Accountability

Adaptability

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Healthcare kitchen experience

ServSafe certification

Job description

North Carolina Specialty Hospital in Durham, NC is hiring a Cook to support patient meals, cafeteria service and catering events. Under the Nutrition Services Manager, you will prepare daily menus, assist with allergies and religious dietary practices, and deliver trays as needed.

The role includes daily, weekly and monthly cleaning, quality control, and inventory tasks, with shifts including weekends. Cross-training ensures coverage during staffing shortages.