Dietary Cook FT

PACS • Louisville, KY

2d • $0 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Louisville East Post Acute is looking for a full time Dietary Aide COOK to join our Team. Hours include working every other weekend. As the Dietary Aide Cook, your assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. The Dietary Aide Cook reports to the Dietary supervisor. Other job duties may include: 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.
• At least one year of experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility.
• 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.
• Standing and /or walking very frequently.
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently.
• Pushing/pulling very frequently.
• Talking and /or hearing very frequently.
• Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Prepare tasteful meals and 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.
• 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.
• Make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.
• Cooperate with others.
• Supervise and work under supervision.
• Ensure all cleaning schedules are followed.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Paid time off and Holiday pay.
• Health Saving (HSA) & Flexible Spending (FSA) Accounts.
• 401(k) plan, with company contributions.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides confidential support for personal and professional challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED