Specialized Diets Cook - Medical Kitchen, Early Shifts

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Murdoch Developmental Center is seeking a Cook (S) to prepare entrées, starches, and vegetables for breakfast, lunch, and supper in a 24/7 residential facility in Butner, North Carolina. The role emphasizes accurate portioning, following prescribed recipes, and ensuring food safety and quality.

All employees at Murdoch Center are designated as essential for adverse weather and emergencies. The position requires experience in quantity cooking, knowledge of dietary modifications, and a valid

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking for large quantities and calculating servings.
• Knowledge of standard food safety practices and how to modify consistencies.
• Experience with commercial kitchen equipment and recipes.
• Ability to interpret and follow medical/standard recipes and perform simple math.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Prepare entrées, starches or vegetables for breakfast, lunch and/or supper.
• Modify food/ beverage consistencies to medically prescribed requirements.
• Prepare medically prescribed dietary meals as needed.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Assist with portion control and quantity planning.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Kitchen equipment

Recipe interpretation

Driver's license

Job description

Murdoch Developmental Center is seeking a Cook (S) to prepare entrées, starches, and vegetables for breakfast, lunch, and supper in a 24/7 residential facility in Butner, North Carolina. The role emphasizes accurate portioning, following prescribed recipes, and ensuring food safety and quality.

All employees at Murdoch Center are designated as essential for adverse weather and emergencies. The position requires experience in quantity cooking, knowledge of dietary modifications, and a valid