Dietary Cook

About the Role

Prepare and serve food in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and facility policies. Supervise food production and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Comply with established departmental policy & procedure and governmental regulations.
• Review menu extensions prior to preparation of foods.
• Suggest menu changes to assist Corporate Dietitian in development of menus.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, including therapeutic diets.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes.
• Ensure resident meal trays are correct.
• Use and teach proper food handling techniques.
• Complete daily and scheduled cleaning.
• Date, label, and store food properly.
• Assist in receiving and storing incoming food, supplies, etc.
• Make menu substitutions as necessary and record these on designated form.
• Meet time schedule for meals and snacks.
• Report all accidents/incidents to supervisor immediately.
• Report all hazardous conditions to supervisor immediately.
• Recommend to Supervisor the equipment and supply needs.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, etc. as scheduled.
• Supervise the Dietary Department in absence of Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day.
• Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B virus.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement / Pension Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance