Dietary Cook Part-Time

TLC Management•Ossian, IN

About The Position

The Dietary Cook prepares and serves attractive meals that meet customer expectations while maintaining a clean, safe Dining Services environment in accordance with facility policies and applicable regulatory requirements. The role includes preparing food according to standardized recipes and menus, ensuring proper preparation, portioning, and service, and maintaining required food temperatures. The Dietary Cook may direct Dining Aides when needed and may open the kitchen. The position also involves cleaning and replenishing work areas, participating in department and staff education, and protecting residents’ confidentiality, rights, and privacy.

Requirements

Understand Dining Services procedures and practices.
Follow oral and written instructions, function independently, and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Read recipes and menus.
Have a genuine interest in seniors and a willingness to work in the best interests of residents and the facility.
Demonstrate personal integrity and deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and personnel.
Work harmoniously with Dining Services staff and other facility personnel.
Use judgment to prioritize tasks and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Protect confidential information and comply with corporate compliance requirements.
Demonstrate patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to work with residents at their varying maturity and physical levels.
Adhere to a professional code of ethics.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
ServSafe certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
At least one year of experience in a similar position is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus.
Ensure food is properly prepared, portioned, and served according to standardized recipes.
Maintain and record assigned temperatures daily and follow temperature regulations when preparing, serving, and storing food.
Direct and supervise Dining Aides when needed.
Have food ready at the specified time and begin meal service on time.
Occasionally visit residents in dining rooms to gather feedback about meals.
Clean food service equipment after use and complete other cleaning according to the posted department schedule.
Replenish supplies in work areas as necessary.
Sweep and mop floors.
Open the kitchen when needed, including turning on lights and unlocking or starting equipment.
Attend and participate in educational classes, department meetings, and staff in-services.
Maintain the confidentiality of residents and their care, protecting resident rights and privacy.
Comply with safety requirements and infection-control measures, and maintain a clean work environment.