FT Dietary Cook
Pine Forest•Jackson, MS
About The Position
The primary purpose of the Dietary Cook position is to prepare food for the residents at the facility and to assure resident safety.
Requirements
- Must possess, as a minimum, a tenth (10 th ) grade education.
- Must have one (1) year of experience as a cook or in food preparation.
Nice To Haves
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Experience in a health care facility is preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare meals according to planned menus.
- Prepare and serve meals that are tasty and appetizing in appearance.
- Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
- Prepare food for therapeutic diets according to planned menus.
- Prepare food according to standardized recipes and special diet orders.
- Prepare and serve nutritional supplements and snacks.
- Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray.
- Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with food served.
- Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.
- Make only authorized food substitutions.
- Assist in serving meals when necessary.
- Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
