About The Position
The Dietary Cook prepares meals and special diets for residents, maintains safe and sanitary kitchen and cooking areas, and supports meal service. The role follows prepared menus and portion-control guides, records food temperatures, prepares pureed foods, and presents food appealingly. The cook works cooperatively with staff across departments and may supervise in the Dietary Supervisor’s absence. The position also supports staff orientation and ongoing training and reports resident-care concerns or potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
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 and follow recipes.
- Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
- Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
- Must obtain and maintain a ServSafe Certificate.
- Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience with PCC.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the 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 and prepare pureed foods.
- Record food temperatures for meals.
- Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.
- Assist with serving meals.
- Clean the cooking area and serving carts.
- Report resident-care concerns and potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
- Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
- Present food in an appealing manner to residents.
- Follow all cleaning schedules.
- Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments, and be willing both to supervise and to work under supervision.
- Assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
