Dietary Cook (P/T)

Regency Care of Arlington•Arlington, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Part Time Cook to join our growing team! The right candidate will have experience as a Cook and have the ability to organize and multi-task.

Requirements

High school diploma
One (1) year dietary/food service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).

Nice To Haves

Ability to organize and multi-task.

Responsibilities

Reviews menus prior to food preparation and prepares the meals.
Works with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implements recommended changes as required.
Performs other duties, as assigned.
Ensures that food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submits to the Dietitian/Director of Food Services.
Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure meals are prepared on time.
Processes diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.
Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus.
Prepares and serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance.
Assist in serving meals, as necessary, on a timely basis.
Serves meals in accordance with standardized portion control procedures.
Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes, therapeutic diets and special diet orders.
Ensures appropriate utensils and equipment are provided with the resident’s meal tray.
Prepares bedtime snacks.
Prepares and serves substitute foods to residents who refused foods served.
Assists/directs daily cleaning duties in accordance to established policies and procedures.
Assists in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.
Ensures that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment are maintained at adequate levels.