PRN Dietary Cook

Caraday Healthcare • Round Rock, TX

72d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The PRN Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing and serving food, including texture-modified and therapeutic diets, according to the facility menu. This role ensures that food is prepared in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as the facility's policies and procedures. The Cook also assists in maintaining proper receiving, storage, preparation, serving, sanitation, and cleaning procedures. The position requires attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The Cook may also assist dietary aides and direct other employees in the absence of the Dining Services Director.

Requirements

• Must have experience in a long term care facility.
• Must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally and must be a team player who works well with others.
• Utilizes protective gear in all appropriate functions.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete tasks.
• Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods.
• General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Ability to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures.
• Ability to interact positively with residents, client and other personnel and the public.
• Must live in service area.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Required to successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course within 60 days.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized training in foodservice is desirable

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food, including texture modified and therapeutic diets, according to the facility menu.
• Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and established policies and procedures.
• Assists in assuring proper receiving, storage, preparation, serving, sanitation, and cleaning procedures are followed.
• Assists dietary aides as necessary.
• Directs other employees with approval and in the absence of the Dining Services Director.
• Follows time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
• Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
• Maintains records and completes reports as required.
• Works around food and cleaning products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED