Dietary Aide Cook
At Novant Health, we are committed to providing exceptional care and service to our patients, residents, and team members. As a Dietary Aide/Cook, you will help create a positive dining experience by preparing quality meals and supporting daily food service operations in a safe and welcoming environment.
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Employee wellness and recognition programs
- Meaningful work that supports patient care
What You'll Do:
- Prepare and serve a variety of meals for patients, residents, cafeteria guests, and catering needs
- Review menus and ensure food is prepared daily that maintains food quality, appearance, and portion standards.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and temperature guidelines
- Keep kitchen, cooking, and dishwashing areas clean and organized
- Properly store, label, and date food items
- Deliver patient trays and nourishment items on time
- Monitor and record refrigerator and dish machine temperatures
- Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, trays, and utensils correctly
- Assist with inventory and communicate supply needs to leadership
- Support patient satisfaction through teamwork, communication, compassion, and service exellence
What We Are Looking For:
Education
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
Experience
- Two years of restaurant or institutional food service experience preferred
Additional Skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong focus on cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation standards
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Dependable with a strong commitment to customer service and patient satisfaction
- Maintain reliable attendance