Dietary Cook

Position Summary

Dietary Cooks ensures the meals are prepared to meet the standards of the American Dietetic Association and served in a clean, safe and sanitary manner. This position also maintains excellent customer service and high-quality nutritional services daily.

Essential Functions

• Prepare meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance, and appropriate for each resident and must follow recipes and extension sheets.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Maintain kitchen in accordance with all state and local health department regulations and ensure the dietary department is inspection ready at all times.

Qualifications

• Prefer High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Prefer one to two years related experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities.
• Must be Serve-Safe Certified or willing to obtain it.
• Meet all health requirements including TB testing including all required immunizations.
• Must pass background check and random drug tests.