Dietary Cook

Essential Functions

• Determine types and quantities of meats, vegetables, and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned menus and are timely
• Determine the amount of foods needed to meet weekly menus and submit order to Dietary Supervisor
• Absorb and notify Dietary Supervisor of shortages or discrepancies in perpetual supplies inventory
• Consult with Dietary Supervisor regarding use of left-overs, stores, and labels accordingly
• Consult registered dietitian on modified diets
• Supervise dietary workers when washing, trimming, or preparing food
• Absorb and measure ingredients according to approved recipes, using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc.
• Cook meat, fish, and fowl in a variety of ways such as: baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming as well as carve into individual servings according to menu combinations and resident diet orders
• Test food temperatures
• Prepare special nourishment and supplements as instructed by Dietary Supervisor, and identify with resident name and room number
• Always observe infection prevention and control practices
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
• Perform all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general equivalency is preferred
• 1 year of experience is preferred
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication

Pay, Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work!
• (full-time only)
• Earn PTO+ for every quarter of perfect attendance (full-time only)
• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employees
• Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees