Resident Nutrition Cook & Dietary Aide

PruittHealth; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Cook - Dietary Aide to support meal preparation for residents in a healthcare setting. This role follows dietary guidelines, safety rules, and state regulations while ensuring meals are prepared and served at proper temperatures.

The position involves assisting the cook, preparing entrees, salads, snacks, and beverages, and maintaining clean, organized kitchen areas. Prior institutional food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• One year institutional food service experience as a cook.
• Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist cook in meal preparation, salads, desserts, and snacks.
• Serve nourishments and ensure proper portioning.
• Store leftovers properly and follow food safety guidelines.
• Follow recipes and participate in tray line service.
• Inspect temperature logs and maintain sanitation of work areas.
• Assist with supervision of kitchen staff and equipment.

Skills

Food handling

Infection control

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Education

Functional literacy

Job description

PruittHealth is seeking a Cook - Dietary Aide to support meal preparation for residents in a healthcare setting. This role follows dietary guidelines, safety rules, and state regulations while ensuring meals are prepared and served at proper temperatures.

The position involves assisting the cook, preparing entrees, salads, snacks, and beverages, and maintaining clean, organized kitchen areas. Prior institutional food service experience is preferred.