Hospital Dietary Cook & Patient Nutrition Aide

North Carolina Specialty Hospital; Mill Grove (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina Specialty Hospital is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for patients, cafeteria services, and catering events. The role includes cross-training to other dietary positions to ensure coverage when staffing is short.

The Cook will participate in quality improvement activities, maintain a clean work area, and follow all local, state, and federal regulations. Weekend and weekday shifts are possible, with patient-focused food service throughout the day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year of experience cooking in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Current Serve Safe Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for patients, cafeteria, and catering events.
• Cross-train to other dietary roles to cover staffing shortages.
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning and inventory activities.
• Support quality improvement and regulatory compliance within the department.

Skills

Independent worker

Decision making

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Stress management

Relationship building

Flexibility

Communication skills

Team player

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

North Carolina Specialty Hospital is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for patients, cafeteria services, and catering events. The role includes cross-training to other dietary positions to ensure coverage when staffing is short.

The Cook will participate in quality improvement activities, maintain a clean work area, and follow all local, state, and federal regulations. Weekend and weekday shifts are possible, with patient-focused food service throughout the day.