Dietary Cook

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services•Girard, OH

About The Position

The Dietary Cook prepares and cooks meals for residents and staff in a healthcare community. The role includes gathering ingredients and supplies, preparing menu items in accordance with dieticians’ menus and applicable regulations, plating and serving meals, and following resident diet cards and portion-control guidelines. The cook operates kitchen equipment, takes and documents food temperatures, maintains clean and organized kitchen areas and coolers, helps put away and rotate supplies, and maintains confidentiality of resident, staff, and organizational information. The position may also direct one or more workers who assist with meal preparation and service, and includes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous cook experience required.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Gather food needed for mealtimes and report shortages to the Food Service Director.
Plate food items for residents and staff.
Prepare foods according to dieticians’ menus for each meal and follow federal, state, and local regulations.
Operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, meat slicers, ovens, and steamers.
Serve meals safely and follow applicable requirements.
Direct the activities of one or more workers assisting with meal preparation and service.
Follow diet cards accurately when serving residents.
Take and document food temperatures.
Clean the kitchen and kitchen equipment.
Assist with putting away dietary stock and rotating dietary supplies.
Keep coolers clean and organized, including checking expiration dates.
Follow portion-control guidelines.
Maintain confidentiality of resident, staff, and organizational information.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription medication coverage for eligible employees
Fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit
Flexible spending account for eligible medical and child-care expenses
Paid time off accrued starting immediately
Seven paid holidays; employees working a holiday receive double time
Paid birthday and choice of floating holiday in the third year of service
403(b) tax-deferred annuity participation eligibility from the first day
Professional Development Scholarship of $1,000 per year for further education in the employee’s field, including free STNA classes
Student loan forgiveness up to $2,500 paid over four years
Ohio University tuition discounts of 5% for undergraduate and 10% for graduate programs
Discounts at local businesses
Employee-of-the-month bonus
Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents
Ongoing longevity bonus after two years of service