Senior Cook: Patient Meals & Kitchen Mentor

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

Student loan assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Mentorship and leadership programs

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare meals for patients in accordance with dietary guidelines and individual orders. You will handle basic to mid-level cooking tasks, assemble meals for the daily menu, and participate in bulk meal production while maintaining quality and sanitary standards.

The role requires a high school diploma and four years of institutional food preparation, plus ServSafe certification within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• (4) Four years of institutional food preparation or cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Must cook and prepare meals for patients following dietary guidelines for meal modifications as ordered per person and/or in bulk; retail based on weekly menu rotations, requests and stations.
• Must be able to do short order cooking and preparation of patient meals following dietary guidelines for meal modifications as ordered per person and/or in bulk; must complete annual skills and cooking competency training successfully.
• These may include knife training, basic cooking techniques, sauces, etc.; basic nutrition and diet therapy; food sanitation and safety and food waste management.
• May assist the Cook I with any production problems identified. May assist with the training with new hires.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emory Healthcare is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare meals for patients in accordance with dietary guidelines and individual orders. You will handle basic to mid-level cooking tasks, assemble meals for the daily menu, and participate in bulk meal production while maintaining quality and sanitary standards.

The role requires a high school diploma and four years of institutional food preparation, plus ServSafe certification within six months.