Dietary Cook Part Time

PACS•Chillicothe, OH

60d

About The Position

It is the responsibility of the cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. He/she is reports to the Dietary supervisor. Essential Duties Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner. Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities. Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides. Ability to prepare special diets accurately. Record food temperatures for the meals. Prepare pureed foods. Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments. Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets. Assist with serving the different meals. Clean cooking area and serving carts. Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses. Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff. Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents. Ability to cooperate. Willing to supervise and to work under supervision. To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed. Supervisory Requirements This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year
Ability to read technical procedures
Ability to read and follow recipes
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate
Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health
Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents
Ability to cooperate
Willing to supervise and to work under supervision

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor
Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner
Prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
Follow prepared menus and portion control guides
Prepare special diets accurately
Record food temperatures for the meals
Prepare pureed foods
Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets
Assist with serving the different meals
Clean cooking area and serving carts
Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses
Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff
Ensure all cleaning schedules are followed