Institutional Cook: Medical Diet & Meal Prep (5am–2pm)

Health & Human Services; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner, NC, operated by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a skilled cook to prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and supper in a high-volume kitchen.

The role involves following recipes, preparing medically prescribed dietary meals, and handling baking and catering tasks as needed; work requires early morning hours and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation in commercial/institutional settings.
• Ability to follow recipes and prepare medically prescribed dietary meals.
• Willingness to work early morning shifts and adapt to a high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare entrées, starch, or vegetables for Breakfast, Lunch, and/or Supper.
• Assists with baking breads, cakes, and other desserts; prepares special catered meals or party foods.
• Process foods for meal substitutions and medically prescribed diets; determine cooking times to meet serving times.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Meal planning

Education

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner, NC, operated by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a skilled cook to prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and supper in a high-volume kitchen.

The role involves following recipes, preparing medically prescribed dietary meals, and handling baking and catering tasks as needed; work requires early morning hours and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.