Dietary Cook
About The Position
The Dietary Cook prepares and provides food service to residents in a cost-effective and efficient manner while safely meeting residents’ needs and complying with federal, state, and local requirements. The role prepares food according to written menus and recipes, including therapeutic diets, and supports meal schedules and food-service operations. The cook maintains sanitation and cleanliness, cares for food-service equipment, avoids food waste, cooperates with residents and staff, performs assigned Quality Assurance duties, and reports issues or problems to the Dietary Manager. This is a full-time position in the Dietary department, reporting to the Dietary Manager. The scheduled shift is 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Requirements
- Ability to work the scheduled shift.
- Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and perform kitchen tasks safely.
- Understanding of modifications for diabetic, low-sodium, soft, or allergen-free meals.
- Ability to interact effectively with residents, staff, and management regarding dietary needs and preferences.
- Precision in following dietary guidelines and meal plans.
- Willingness to adjust to changing menus, resident needs, or departmental priorities.
- Ability to prepare nutritious, appealing, and balanced meals efficiently.
- Ability to interact positively with other staff, residents, and families.
- Ability to manage responsibilities efficiently while coordinating with staff and the dietary team.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience preparing meals in a healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner.
- Prepare food that is palatable and appetizing in appearance.
- Keep the work area clean and sanitize work surfaces after food preparation.
- Follow written menus and recipes.
- Understand and prepare therapeutic diets.
- Avoid food waste.
- Meet meal schedules.
- Care for food-service equipment.
- Work cooperatively with food-service staff and other departments.
- Assume Quality Assurance duties as assigned.
- Work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants, and ancillary service providers.
- Report issues or problems to the Dietary Manager.
- Comply with state and federal sanitation standards.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
