Dietary Cook ($15-$20/hr)
PACS•Twinsburg, OH
•$15 - $20
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 and special diets, follows menus and portion-control guides, maintains food-safety and sanitation practices, and assists with meal service. The cook may have supervisory responsibilities when the Dietary Supervisor is absent and participates in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
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, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
- Must obtain and maintain a ServSafe Certificate.
- Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.
- Ability to cooperate and work under supervision, and willingness to supervise when required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of and experience with PCC.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary manner.
- Prepare tasteful meals and 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.
- 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.
- Follow all cleaning schedules.
- Manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
- Supervise staff in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
