Patient-Diet Culinary Specialist

Emory Healthcare; Alabama; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Alabama is seeking a kitchen cook to prepare meals for patients with general and modified diets, and for cafeteria and satellite locations. You will ensure palatability and proper temperatures, maintain records, and support food service operations in a hospital setting.

The role requires following safety and infection control policies, using protective equipment, and collaborating with the team to meet daily meal needs and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of institutional food preparation or cooking experience or completion of a two year culinary degree/certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menu items for patients on general and modified diets and for cafeteria and satellite food service customers.
• Inspects and tastes food for palatability and correct temperature.
• Cleans up in preparation for the next meal and keeps records of quantities produced and used.
• Follows all safety and infection control policies and procedures and uses protective devices to prevent transmission.
• Operates large and small cooking equipment and performs preventative maintenance as recommended by manufacturer.
• Requisitions and maintains food and supplies from store room and ensures recipes requirements are met.

Skills

Food prep

Cooking

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Two years of institutional food prep or cooking experience or culinary degree

Job description

Emory Healthcare in Alabama is seeking a kitchen cook to prepare meals for patients with general and modified diets, and for cafeteria and satellite locations. You will ensure palatability and proper temperatures, maintain records, and support food service operations in a hospital setting.

The role requires following safety and infection control policies, using protective equipment, and collaborating with the team to meet daily meal needs and quality standards.