Dietary Cook

Back Dietary Cook North Mississippi Health Services Baldwyn, MS, USA Apr 24, 2026 Dietary & Nutrition Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Dietary Cook at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for supporting the provision of an excellent dining experience by preparing and presenting attractive, safe, and delicious food products for patients, employees, and customers. This role engages food safety and preparation knowledge, as well as strong organizational skills, to execute recipes and operate within guidelines to provide creative, quality meals that meet dietary needs and fuel the organization toward success.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Production:

? Prepare all food products to ensure quality and safety for patients, employees, and customers. ? Present the food products in an attractive manner with garnishes. ? Plate patient meals correctly in accordance with diet instructions. ? Follow recipes and food guidelines to ensure the best possible product.

Sanitation:

? Proper sanitation of equipment. ? Proper food handling practices. ? Proper cleanliness of work areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education ? High School Diploma or GED Equivalent . Required Licenses and Certifications ? Work Experience ? . Prior food service experience. Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities ? Read, write and comprehend written instructions. ? Basic food knowledge and food preparation techniques, sanitation and safe-food handling. ? Able to follow recipes and directions. ? Able to work with others and on their own. ? Abie to prioritize all production to be ready for specific times. ? Abie to follow cleaning schedules. ? Interact with Food and Nutrition employees and customers. Physical Demands A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. ? Standing. Constantly ? Walking. Frequently ? Sitting. Rarely ? Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs ? Pushing/Pulling. Frequently ? Climbing. Occassionally ? Balancing. Occassionally ? Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently ? Reaching/Over Head Work. Frequently ? Grasping. Frequently ? Speaking. Occassionally ? Hearing. Constantly ? Repetitive Motions. Constantly ? Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently Benefits Available ? Continuing Education ? 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions ? Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance ? Wellness Programs and Incentives ? Referral Bonuses ? Employee Assistance Program ? Medical Benefits ? Dental Benefits ? Vision Benefits ? License + Certification Reimbursement ? Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance ? Employee Discount Program ?

Other:

o Early Access to Earned Wages o Tuition Assistance o Relocation Assistance o Paid Time Away o Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Center Email me jobs like this About North Mississippi Health Services North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality. Company Profile