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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. Our serene, rural setting gives patients a secure environment where they can build their foundation for lifelong recovery. We believe in creating healthy communities, which start with healthy individuals, linked through sound relationships to their families, friends, neighbors and peers.Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare. Visit our website at to learn more. 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. Responsibilities: 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 Full-time, 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. Benefit & Rewards Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Additional voluntary benefits and discounts. (Even Pet Insurance!!) More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Choose "I am a Guest" to view options designed to enhance and promote our employees' health and wellbeing. About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Please only apply directly with our applicant system through our website at Qualifications What you'll bring : High school diploma or equivalent is required; culinary degree or certification preferred ServSafe certification preferred Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) encouraged to apply! 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 EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. Interested in relocating to our community? Learn more about the city of Moultrie and Colquitt County here: Centrally located in South Georgia, our facility is 30 minutes from I-75, 1.5 hours north of Tallahassee, FL, 3 hours south of Atlanta, GA, and 2.5 hours west of Jacksonville, FL. Our employees reside in Moultrie or surrounding communities including Albany, Tifton, Thomasville, and Valdosta, GA. Cook, Dietary Aide, Kitchen, Assistant, Dining Services, Commercial, Food, Nutrition #J-18808-Ljbffr