Dietary Cook

Vancrest of Holgate•Holgate, OH

20d

About The Position

Vancrest aims to provide residents with a high-quality dining experience while ensuring each resident receives the most nutritional diet possible. The Dietary Cook prepares meals and supports dietary services in accordance with facility policies, resident diet requirements, and established schedules. The position is supervised by the Dietary Manager. Wages start at $16 and may increase based on experience; final rates are determined by the hiring manager during an interview.

Responsibilities

Review menus before food preparation.
Inspect special-diet trays to ensure they are correct.
Complete required forms and reports and submit them to the Director of Food Services.
Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary.
Work with the facility Dietician, Dietetic Technician, and other Supervisors, and implement recommended changes as required.
Ensure dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
Help establish the food service production line to ensure meals are prepared on time.
Process diet changes and new diets received from Nursing Services and approved by the Director of Food Service.
Perform dishwashing and cleaning procedures.
Ensure utensils and other items are available for the next meal.
Assist with inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies, and perform other duties as requested.