Dietary Cook

About the role

Breckenridge Commons is seeking Dietary Cooks to prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus and established portion control procedures. They are responsible for ensuring the department and all food storage areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner, and that necessary equipment and supplies are properly maintained and arranged. Dietary Cooks also review and process diet changes and new diets as received from nursing services and coordinate dietary services with other departments as necessary. They assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus and established portion control procedures.
• Ensure that the department and all food storage areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner and that necessary equipment and supplies are properly maintained and arranged.
• Review and process diet changes and new diets as received from nursing services and coordinate dietary services with other departments as necessary.
• Review menus prior to preparation of food and inspect all trays to ensure completion and accuracy of menu and diet preferences.
• Aid in inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies, and equipment.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have some training and experience in food preparation, cooking, estimating quantities of food needed, and in principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment. Desirable qualities include being knowledgeable of the proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization and yield of meats and other foods. Completion of elementary education or otherwise showing ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions is also required.

Qualifications

• Completion of elementary education or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable of proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization and yield of meats and other foods.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.

Skills

• Food preparation and cooking skills.
• Sanitation and safety knowledge.
• Ability to read and write.

Benefits

• Health Insurance through United Healthcare.
• Dental Insurance through HRI Dental.
• Vision Insurance through EyeMed.
• Supplemental Insurance: Critical Illness, Accident, Disability Coverage, Hospital Indemnity, Life Insurance through Cincinnati Life.
• Employee-owned policy.
• Family coverage, including grandchildren.
• Paid Vacation.
• Attendance Bonuses.
• Weekend Bonuses.
• Holiday Pay – starts immediately with no waiting period.
• Tuition Assistance Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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