Dietary Cook PT- Presidential

PACS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing and operating the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The cook reports to the Dietary Supervisor and plays a key role in ensuring the preparation and serving of tasteful, accurate, and appealing meals for residents, while maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and follow recipes.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary manner.
Prepare tasteful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
Follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
Prepare special diets accurately.
Record food temperatures for meals.
Prepare pureed foods.
Work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.
Assist with serving meals.
Clean cooking area and serving carts.
Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
Make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.
Cooperate with other staff.
Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.
Ensure all cleaning schedules are followed.
Supervise kitchen operations in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.