Dietary Cook

About the role

Belle Care is dedicated to creating a positive work environment and enhancing staff experiences through various programs such as "Thankful Thursday" and monthly gift giveaways.

Responsibilities

• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations
• Prepares palatable and appetizing meals, as prescribed by the attending physician
• Mets required meal schedules
• Takes necessary measures to avoid food waste
• Properly cares for dietary equipment and production sheets
• Follows menus and special diet instructions
• Communicates freely with the Food Service Director
• Cooperates with other food service staff and facility personnel
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere
• Performs other duties as requested

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak and follow written and oral directions in the English language
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in institutional food handling is preferred

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of volume food production methods and techniques
• Considerable knowledge of sanitation regulations and practices as applied to institutional kitchen and related areas
• Ability to make simple arithmetical calculations
• Ability to solve operational problems in absence of Food Service Manager and Assistant Food Service Manager
• Basic computer skills
• Provides annual verification of a negative TB skin test

Skills

• Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees
• Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required

Benefits

• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event - "Thankful Thursday"
• Monthly Gift Giveaways
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time/Part Time and Per Diem

Pay

$18 per hour

Schedule

N/A