Baker /Cook
About The Position
This position is responsible for understanding therapeutic diets, basic nutrition principles for older adults and veterans, and food safety and sanitation. The role requires knowledge of safe food handling procedures and local, state, and federal food safety regulations. The Baker/Cook will also be involved in menu planning, food preparation, and cooking skills, including the ability to follow standardized recipes, batch cooking, portion control, and preparing meals from scratch using various cooking techniques. Adjusting recipes for texture-modified diets is also a key responsibility. The role demands strong time management skills to coordinate and prepare meals on time for multiple meal periods and efficient multitasking in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Clear communication with dietary aides, nursing staff, and supervisors is essential, as is the ability to document food temperatures and meal changes accurately. Teamwork and adaptability to adjust menus and meals based on resident needs or supply availability are also important. Attention to detail is crucial for accuracy in following diet orders and preventing cross-contamination for allergens.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience baking/ preparing foods
- Must be ServSafe certified
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in a skilled nursing facility a plus
- Knowledge of safe food handling procedures (ServSafe certification is often preferred)
Responsibilities
- Understanding of therapeutic diets (e.g., low sodium, diabetic, pureed, mechanical soft)
- Basic nutrition principles for older adults and veterans
- Knowledge of safe food handling procedures
- Understanding of local, state, and federal food safety regulations
- Ability to follow standardized recipes and menus
- Familiarity with batch cooking and portion control
- Proficiency in preparing meals from scratch using various cooking techniques (e.g., roasting, boiling, sautéing)
- Ability to adjust recipes for texture-modified diets
- Ability to coordinate and prepare meals on time for multiple meal periods (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Efficient multitasking in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Clear communication with dietary aides, nursing staff, and supervisors
- Ability to document food temperatures and meal changes accurately
- Collaborative work with dietary team members to ensure timely and accurate meal delivery
- Flexibility to adjust menus and meals based on resident needs or supply availability
- Accuracy in following diet orders and preventing cross-contamination for allergens
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
