Senior Care Cook & Dietary Aide — Nutritious Meals

PruittHealth; Black Mountain (NC); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina State Veterans Home is seeking a Cook - Dietary Aide to assist with meal preparation and service for residents. The role requires adherence to dietary guidelines and state regulations, with focus on safe handling, temperature control, and quality food service.

Experience in institutional food service is a plus, and teamwork with the Dietary Manager is essential. The position involves assisting with trays, substitutions, and maintaining sanitation standards across kitchen and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food handling and storage practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Experience with serving meals in institutional settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks in preparing meals, salads, desserts and snacks.
• Serve nourishments and ensure proper portioning.
• Store leftovers safely and follow cleaning procedures.

Skills

Food handling

Food preparation

Temperature control

Sanitation

Infection control

Education

Functional literacy

Tools

Dishwasher

Kitchen equipment

Job description

North Carolina State Veterans Home is seeking a Cook - Dietary Aide to assist with meal preparation and service for residents. The role requires adherence to dietary guidelines and state regulations, with focus on safe handling, temperature control, and quality food service.

Experience in institutional food service is a plus, and teamwork with the Dietary Manager is essential. The position involves assisting with trays, substitutions, and maintaining sanitation standards across kitchen and