Dietary Cook

Ensign Services•Topeka, KS

20d

About The Position

The Dietary Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as established policies and procedures and directions from the Dietary Supervisor, Administrator, or Dietician. The role is accountable for carrying out assigned duties and helping ensure quality food service at all times. The position is offered full-time on the 6 a.m.–2 p.m. shift with benefits and/or part-time evenings and weekends without benefits. The Cook reviews menus before food preparation, checks special-diet trays for accuracy, processes diet changes and new diets received from Nursing Services, and coordinates dietary service with other departments. The role works with the facility dietitian as needed, follows dietary procedures, maintains and files menus, and helps standardize work methods and organize the production line so meals are prepared on time. Administrative tasks include completing and submitting required forms and reports to the Director of Food Services. The Cook also follows food-safety, sanitation, infection-control, and universal-precautions procedures; supports cleaning duties; maintains clean, safe, and orderly equipment and food-storage areas; and reports hazards, accidents, incidents, and missing or illegible labels or safety data sheets as directed. Protective clothing and equipment must be worn when handling infectious waste or blood and body fluids.

Requirements

Must have relatable healthcare dietary experience.

Responsibilities

Review menus before preparing food.
Inspect special-diet trays to ensure residents receive the correct diets.
Complete required forms and reports and submit them to the Director of Food Services.
Coordinate dietary services with other departments as necessary.
Work with the facility dietitian and implement recommended changes as required.
Follow established dietary procedures and assist in standardizing work methods.
Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of the Cook role.
Maintain and file menus in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Help establish the food-service production line so meals are prepared on time.
Process diet changes and new diets received from Nursing Services.
Prepare food in accordance with sanitation regulations and established policies and procedures.
Ensure safety regulations and precautions are followed.
Follow infection-control and universal-precautions policies and procedures during daily tasks.
Assist with or direct daily and scheduled cleaning duties.
Help keep the department clean and safe and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
Immediately report hazardous conditions or equipment to the Director of Food Services.
Report accidents and incidents and complete and file reports as directed.
Maintain clean and properly arranged food-storage areas.
Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste or blood and body fluids.
Report missing or illegible labels or material safety data sheets to the Director of Food Services.
Perform other duties as necessary, appropriate, or directed.