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 Manager.
• Aid in establishing and maintaining perpetual supplies inventory, and notify the Dietary Manager of shortages or discrepancies.
• Consult with the Dietary Manager regarding the use of leftovers, stores, and labels accordingly.
• Consult a registered dietitian on modified diets.
• Supervise dietary workers when washing, trimming, or preparing food.
• Assist in training, orientation, and supervision of newly hired dietary staff.
• Measure and mix 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 carving into individual servings according to menu combinations and resident diet orders.
• Test food temperatures.
• Prepare special nourishment and supplements as instructed by the Dietary Manager, 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

• A high school diploma or general equivalency is preferred.
• One 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 added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work!
• (Full-time only)
• Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study (Full-time only).
• 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 (Full-time only).

Company Information

• The Company operates 24 hours a day, schedules and hours may vary.

EEO Statement

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees’ legally-protected characteristics (“protected class”) including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.