Part-Time PM Dietary Cook- Murray (55973)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Murray, UT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, regulations, and facility policies and procedures. The role is in the Food Services department and reports to the Dietary Manager or Administrator/Executive Director. It has no direct reports. The cook reviews menus and prepares meals, snacks, and substitutes according to planned menus, standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and special diet orders. The role supports timely meal service, portion control, diet changes, food storage, inventory, sanitation, and safe maintenance of the department and its equipment. The cook also completes required administrative documentation, follows resident-rights, confidentiality, safety, and infection-control requirements, and participates in training and emergency procedures. The position is part-time and scheduled Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Work takes place in a ventilated, well-lit area that is warm for cooking, with possible exposure to kitchen heat or cold, odors, contaminants, infectious materials, and frequent interruptions. The role may require work beyond normal hours, weekends or holidays when necessary, and call-back during emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Current/active Food Handlers Permit.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities and knowledge of food-service practices and procedures.
Ability to taste and smell food to determine its quality and palatability.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public, including difficult or emotional individuals.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and make other common physical movements required by the position.
Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks for various infectious diseases.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary; subject to call-back during emergencies.
One year of dietary/food-service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing-care facility, or related medical facility is preferred but not necessary.

Nice To Haves

One year of dietary/food-service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing-care facility, or related medical facility.

Responsibilities

Review menus before food preparation and prepare meals.
Work with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implement recommended changes.
Follow established food preparation procedures and facility policies.
Complete required forms and reports and submit them to the Dietitian/Director of Food Services.
Help establish the food-service production line so meals are prepared on time.
Process diet changes and new diets received from Nursing Services.
Prepare meals according to planned menus, standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and special diet orders.
Prepare and serve appetizing meals, follow standardized portion-control procedures, and assist with timely meal service as needed.
Ensure appropriate utensils and equipment are provided with residents’ meal trays.
Prepare bedtime snacks and substitute foods for residents who refuse the foods served.
Assist with or direct daily cleaning duties according to established policies and procedures.
Assist with food preparation for special meals, parties, and similar events.
Maintain adequate stock levels of food, supplies, and equipment; assist with receiving, inventorying, and storing items.
Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are available and recommend equipment or supply needs to the Director of Food Services.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect their rights, and follow facility policies, standards of conduct, and applicable regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report policy violations, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and allegations of resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment to the appropriate personnel.
Follow safety, hygiene, infection-control, and emergency procedures; participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training.
Report occupational exposures, work-related injuries, and illnesses according to facility policy.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Maintain food storage areas, equipment, supplies, and work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition; inspect food-service areas for sanitation and proper performance of assigned duties.
Communicate with medical and nursing staff and other departments.
Assist in evacuating residents during emergencies when needed.