Cook

Responsibilities

Spice Up Your Career: Join our Turning Point Care Center Dining Services Family! Turning Point Care Center, LLC. For more than 40 years, Turning Point Care Center has provided a place of healing and hope to adults who suffer from behavioral health disorders and/or substance abuse. We are committed to providing quality behavioral health care through our inpatient and outpatient gender specific programs in Moultrie, GA.

Do you love cooking and making a difference in people’s lives? At Turning Point Care Center, every meal is more than food—it’s comfort, care, and a chance to brighten someone’s day. We’re looking for a dependable, energetic, and compassionate Dietary Cook to join our team and help create nutritious, delicious meals for our patients.

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and patient needs
• Weekly calendar will guide which meals are cooked
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and special dietary requirements
• Ensure high standards of food safety, sanitation, and hygiene during meal preparation and storage
• Collaborate with dietitians and the care team to create tailored meal plans that meet the nutritional needs of patients
• Monitor food inventory levels and assist in ordering supplies as needed to maintain kitchen operations
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, following strict hygiene protocols
• Participate in special events and themed meals to enhance the dining experience for patients and staff

This position is PRN working 10 hour shifts - We serve Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at pre-determined times and try end shifts between 5:30pm and 6:00pm.

What does a typical day look like for a Turning Point Cook?

Our cooks work ten hour shifts. When cooks arrive at work, they review the day’s established menu and prepare the work area, cook the meals in large batches, and serve approximately 120 meals per mealtime. As part of our food and work safety practices, our cooks also monitor temperatures of the cooler, freezer, and dishwashers, record results, report any deviations from proper temperatures, and complete routine cleaning tasks including mopping and dishwashing. Our cooks prepare and serve three meals per day and have alternative options for special diets. Meals are served at pre-planned times allowing routines to be established for the position.

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; culinary degree or certification preferred
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Ability to work a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays. Currently, the rotation is every other weekend
• Proven experience as a Cook or in a similar role in a healthcare, institution, or restaurant setting
• Knowledge of food safety standards and guidelines in a kitchen environment
• Knowledge of inventory management processes
• Ability to prepare meals in accordance with dietary restrictions and preferences
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse team
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Flexibility to accommodate various shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities such as prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, and handling of materials
• Current Georgia Driver's License with: No more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years; Not having multiple violations for driving without insurance; No more than 2 at fault accidents on record in the past 3 years; No convictions for DUI or DWI within the past 7 years; No convictions for serious infractions such as reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or fleeing a police officer; No convictions for vehicular homicide manslaughter