Hospital Dietary Aide — Compassionate Meal Prep & Service

Countryside Post Acute; Buchanan (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Countryside Post Acute in Georgia is seeking a dedicated dietary cook to prepare meals according to approved menus and standardized recipes. You will work under the Dietary Services Supervisor to ensure timely, safe, and appetizing meals for residents.

The role requires basic dietary knowledge, accuracy with portioning, and the ability to read and follow dietary restrictions. Experience in hospital settings and strong organizational and teamwork skills are preferred, with emphasis on safety,

Qualifications

• Minimum 8th grade education or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic dietary principles and diets.
• One (1) year food preparation based upon recipes.
• Prefer experience in hospital setting with knowledge of special diets.
• Prefer experience with food preparation of quantity.
• Able to read, write and understand English.
• Able to perform simple calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide).
• Good organizational skills - ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective time management - able to meet timeline for meal preparation and serving.
• Good interpersonal relationships.
• Good leadership skills - able to lead and direct others.
• Able to adequately perform physical requirements of position.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepares and cooks food according to menu directions and standardized recipes.
• Prepares and cooks food in a safe, efficient, sanitary manner.
• Serves meals according to diet specifications.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare and serve meals that all palatable and appetizing.
• Assures meals are served timely (according to posted tray delivery schedule) managing tray line production.
• Stores leftover foods in appropriate containers and appropriately labeled.
• Responds timely to requests from residents for alternate items at mealtime.
• Assures nursing department received necessary dietary items for nourishment pass timely and accurately.

Skills

English literacy

Time management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Menu/recipe adherence

Education

Basic education (minimum 8th grade)

Job description

Countryside Post Acute in Georgia is seeking a dedicated dietary cook to prepare meals according to approved menus and standardized recipes. You will work under the Dietary Services Supervisor to ensure timely, safe, and appetizing meals for residents.

The role requires basic dietary knowledge, accuracy with portioning, and the ability to read and follow dietary restrictions. Experience in hospital settings and strong organizational and teamwork skills are preferred, with emphasis on safety,