Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Dietary Aide/Cook and play a vital role in delivering nutritious, delicious meals that enhance the well-being of our residents. This energetic position combines culinary expertise with compassionate service, ensuring that each meal meets dietary requirements and safety standards. You’ll work in a dynamic environment where your skills in food preparation, sanitation, and resident interaction make a meaningful difference every day. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about supporting geriatric populations through quality nutrition, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your culinary and healthcare experience.
Duties
- Prepare and serve meals in accordance with dietary guidelines, special diets, and residents’ preferences
- Assist with food production, including cooking, plating, and portioning to ensure consistency and quality
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, dining areas, and food storage spaces following food safety standards
- Adhere to safe lifting practices when handling heavy items or bulk supplies, ensuring workplace safety at all times
- Support dietary department operations by bussing tables, cleaning dishes, and managing food handling procedures
- Work closely with nursing staff to accommodate residents’ dietary needs and restrictions while providing excellent customer service
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently while following all health regulations mandated by JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations)
Requirements
- Previous experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or food industry settings is highly preferred
- Knowledge of food preparation techniques, meal service, and sanitation practices required for healthcare environments
- Familiarity with dietary requirements for geriatric patients and ability to adhere strictly to prescribed diets
- Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks efficiently in a busy kitchen setting
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and handle manual tasks such as heavy lifting with proper technique
- Basic math skills for portion control, inventory management, and meal planning purposes
- Excellent customer service skills with a compassionate approach toward working with elderly residents
- Certification in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) preferred; training can be provided if necessary
- Commitment to workplace safety protocols including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) use and food handling standards
Join us in creating a warm, safe environment where nutritious meals foster health and happiness. Your dedication will help improve the lives of those we serve while developing your culinary expertise within a supportive team focused on excellence.
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Commuter assistance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Prescription drug insurance
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hattiesburg, MS 39406
