Dietary Cooks

Solutions Healthcare•Alvin, TX

63d

About The Position

In keeping with our organization’s goals, this position is responsible for preparing ingredients, adhering to the menu, preparing foods, and following food health and safety procedures.

Requirements

High School Degree / GED
Food Handler certification pursuant to requirements by the State (ServeSafe Certification preferred)
2+ years’ experience as a cook in a restaurant or institution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Attention to detail
Ability to engage in active listening (giving full attention to those speaking), critical thinking (using logic and reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions), and active learning (understanding implications of new information during problem-solving situations)
Exceptional judgment and active foresight
Self-motivated and self-directed

Responsibilities

Clean food preparation areas, kitchen, dishes, and equipment
Clean other areas of facility as directed
Cook foods as directed and consistent with applicable laws, rules, and regulations as well as the facility’s policies and procedures
Coordinate activities with food service staff
Cut cooked or raw foods as directed
Prepare foods for cooking and serving
Serve food as directed
Stock ingredients and monitor, food, beverage, and equipment/supplies inventory as directed
Ensure that food is provided to residents consistent with orders or diet instructions
Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors
Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed
Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head
Report all incidents, accidents, unsafe situations, and concerns immediately
Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations relating to responsibilities
Ensure that responsibilities are performed consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations as well as facility policies and procedures