Dietary Cook

Position Summary

Dietary Cook (Full-Time)

Pay: $22.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities according to approved menus and recipes.
• Follow portion control guidelines and ensure meal accuracy.
• Prepare and serve regular, modified, and special diets, including pureed foods.
• Monitor and record food temperatures in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment.
• Ensure sanitizer buckets contain the proper quaternary solution levels.
• Assist with meal service and food distribution.
• Clean and sanitize cooking equipment, work areas, and serving carts.
• Ensure all cleaning schedules and sanitation procedures are completed as assigned.
• Present meals in an attractive and appealing manner for residents.
• Collaborate effectively with staff across all departments.
• Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary personnel.
• Report resident care concerns, safety issues, or potential problems to the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support dietary services and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare high-quality meals in large quantities.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and infection control practices.
• Ability to accurately prepare special and therapeutic diets.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, professional, and committed to resident-centered care.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides supervision and direction to dietary staff in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
• Assists in maintaining efficient kitchen operations and compliance with facility standards.