Nursing Home Cook: Nutritious Meals for Residents

Crisp Regional Health Services; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crisp Regional Health Services Nursing Home is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our Food Service team. Under the direction of the Manager, Food Service, you will prepare, season and cook meals for residents, employees, and visitors, ensuring adherence to established recipes and quality standards.

Core responsibilities include proper food handling, portion control, safe storage, sanitation, and strict adherence to personal hygiene and safety policies to support a nutritious dining program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Little to no work experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes to ensure consistent product quality.
• Prepare foods to established mealtimes and ensure correct temperatures.
• Use proper roast procedures on meat items to minimize shrinkage.
• Store foods properly—label, date and cover for safe storage.
• Use sanitation practices and maintain clean handling, prep, cooking and storage areas.
• Adhere to personal hygiene policies and safety procedures for kitchen staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Crisp Regional Health Services Nursing Home is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our Food Service team. Under the direction of the Manager, Food Service, you will prepare, season and cook meals for residents, employees, and visitors, ensuring adherence to established recipes and quality standards.

Core responsibilities include proper food handling, portion control, safe storage, sanitation, and strict adherence to personal hygiene and safety policies to support a nutritious dining program.