Dietary Cook Part-Time

PACS

1d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious, appetizing meals for residents in accordance with facility menus, dietary guidelines, and physician-ordered diets. The cook also assists in maintaining a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment. In the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, the cook may assist with overseeing kitchen operations to ensure meal service runs smoothly and efficiently. The cook reports directly to the Dietary Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum one year of cooking experience in a hospital, healthcare facility, or long-term care environment preferred
Ability to read and understand technical procedures and recipes
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors and staff
Ability to apply basic math concepts including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions for recipe preparation and portion control
Ability to solve practical problems
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, or schedule form
Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certification
Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health
Frequent standing and walking
Occasional sitting
Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling
Frequent talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, with the ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain the kitchen and cooking areas in a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary manner
Prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities according to established menus and dietary guidelines
Follow prepared menus, recipes, and portion control guides
Accurately prepare and serve special diets, including modified textures and therapeutic diets
Prepare pureed foods when required
Record and monitor food temperatures during meal preparation and service
Maintain quaternary solution levels in sanitizer buckets according to sanitation standards
Assist with meal service and ensure food presentation is appealing to residents
Clean cooking areas, kitchen equipment, and serving carts after use
Ensure all kitchen cleaning schedules are followed
Work cooperatively with staff from all departments to ensure efficient meal service
Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff
Report any resident concerns or issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing
Follow all food safety and infection control procedures