Dietary Cook

Songbird Lodge•Brownwood, TX

17d

About The Position

The Dietary Cook prepares nutritious, well-prepared meals for residents. The role involves cooking menu items according to standardized recipes, managing ingredients and leftovers, and ensuring meals are prepared, portioned, and served in accordance with recipes and dietary plans. The cook maintains kitchen cleanliness and sanitation while working dependably and managing time and tasks in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The position also requires physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and twisting.

Requirements

Ability to follow menus and recipes consistently.
Ability to prepare and serve meals on time.
Ability to adapt to changing tasks and kitchen needs.
Ability to work well in a team and step into a leadership role when needed.
Dependability, strong time management, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Ability to safely lift, bend, and twist as needed.

Responsibilities

Cook all menu items according to standardized recipes in a safe and sanitary manner.
Suggest creative ways to use leftovers and manage overstock efficiently.
Accurately prepare, portion, and serve meals based on recipes and dietary plans.
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and work areas according to health standards.
Safely lift, bend, and twist as needed during food preparation.
Follow menus and recipes to produce high-quality meals consistently.
Ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
Adapt to changing tasks and kitchen needs.
Work as part of a team and step into a leadership role when needed.