Therapeutic Diet Cook | Fresh Meals, DailyPay & Benefits

Fundamental; Berlin (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Nursing loan repayment

DailyPay

401(k)

Paid time off

Pet insurance discount

Purchasing power

Tickets at Work

Employee assistance program

In-facility education programs

Job summary

Fundamental is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare fresh meals for patients and residents in a hospital setting, following planned menus and standardized recipes. You will ensure correct portions, food temperatures, and timely service, contributing to therapeutic diets and patient satisfaction.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, at least 1 year of dietary experience in a medical facility, a valid food handler’s permit, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Must possess at minimum a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must have, as a minimum, 1 year of dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.
• Food handler’s permit required.
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Must be able to speak, understand, and write fluently in English.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu, while utilizing standardized recipes to do so.
• Ensure that food prepared is of proper quantity and in accordance with established time schedules.
• Utilize correct portion control utensils during the preparation and duration of food service in order to ensure that the proper quantity of food is prepared.
• Check and maintain proper food temperatures during food preparation and services, making sure to record those temperatures according to the established policy.
• Ensure that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. are available at all times; reporting inadequate stock levels to the supervisor in a timely manner.

Skills

Food service

English fluency

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Food handler’s permit

Job description

Fundamental is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare fresh meals for patients and residents in a hospital setting, following planned menus and standardized recipes. You will ensure correct portions, food temperatures, and timely service, contributing to therapeutic diets and patient satisfaction.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, at least 1 year of dietary experience in a medical facility, a valid food handler’s permit, and fluency in English.