Dietary Cook
PACS
•$16 - $17
About The Position
The Dietary Cook manages and operates the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor and reports to the Dietary Supervisor. The role prepares meals in large quantities, follows menus and portion-control guides, prepares special and pureed diets, and helps serve meals. The cook maintains a safe, clean, orderly, and sanitary kitchen, follows cleaning schedules, and records meal temperatures. In the Dietary Supervisor’s absence, this position has supervisory responsibilities. The pay range is $16.00–$17.36, depending on experience (DOE).
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.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and meet the physical demands described for the position.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of and experience with PCC preferred.
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, and ensure cleaning schedules are followed.
- Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments.
- Report resident care concerns and potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
- Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
- Present food appealingly to residents.
- Supervise and work under supervision as needed; oversee the kitchen in the Dietary Supervisor’s absence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
