Job Description
Burnett Medical Center Inc is seeking a Cook/Dietary Aide to support nutritious, high-quality meal service for patients, residents, staff, and guests. In this role, you will prepare and cook menu items, follow therapeutic diet orders, assist with tray assembly and meal service, and ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment. You'll collaborate closely with nursing and dietary teams to meet individual nutritional needs while upholding all food safety, infection control, and hospital standards. Join a patient-centered, rural hospital where teamwork, community service, and professional growth are valued.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals according to menus and diet orders
- Assist with meal plating, tray assembly, and delivery
- Follow special and therapeutic diet guidelines
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and comply with food safety standards
- Receive, rotate, and store food and supplies properly
- Operate and clean kitchen equipment safely
- Monitor food temperatures and quality
- Collaborate with nursing and dietary staff on patient needs
- Support inventory management and minimize waste
- Follow hospital policies and infection control procedures
Required Skills
- Food preparation and cooking
- Knowledge of therapeutic and modified diets
- Food safety and sanitation (Serv
- Safe standards)
- Basic nutrition understanding
- Use and cleaning of commercial kitchen equipment
- Inventory rotation and storage (FIFO)
- Portion control and plating
- Temperature monitoring and documentation
- Basic knife skills
- Time management in high-volume food service
