Dietary Cook FT and PT 1st Shift

Vancrest of Payne•Payne, OH

About The Position

Vancrest is hiring full-time and part-time Dietary Cooks. The role supports a high-quality dining experience and provides residents with nutritious meals. Cooks follow established dietary procedures and coordinate with the Director of Food Services, facility Dietician, Dietetic Technician, supervisors, Nursing Services, and other departments as needed. Candidates must be at least 18 years old. The position includes working every other weekend and every other holiday. Wages start at $14 per hour and may be higher depending on experience; the hiring manager determines the wage at the interview. Cooks are supervised by the Dietary Manager.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

Review menus before food preparation.
Inspect special-diet trays to ensure they are correct.
Complete required forms, reports, and other administrative paperwork and submit it to the Director of Food Services.
Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary.
Work with the facility's 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 readily available for the next meal.
Assist with inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies, and perform other duties as requested.