Dietary Cook Part Time

About the role

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in combining culinary skills with a meaningful role in healthcare! The position seems well-suited for someone who is detail-oriented and passionate about creating meals that meet the dietary needs of elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food using proper food handling and food safety techniques for residents, as well as employees and special events that tastes good and is served at the proper temperature and in an attractive manner in accordance with established standards.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment in accordance with established standards.
• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu, as well as employees and special events, as instructed by the supervisor.
• Prepares alternative items to meet residents’ individual needs and food preferences.
• Prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
• Prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures.
• Makes only authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change according to established policy.
• Ensures that food tastes good and is served at the appropriate temperature in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Ensures that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of tenth grade or above GED or High School Diploma or above preferred.
• Licenses/Certification: ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county of facility.
• Experience: Six months’ experience in large quantity food preparation. Experience with therapeutic diet preparation preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support available for your well-being.
• Flexible Scheduling: We offer various scheduling options—ask us about what works for you!
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses: Earn extra by referring others to join our team. We value your contributions, and we want you to experience the professional success and personal fulfillment that comes with making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

Pay

Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet.

Schedule

Flexible Scheduling: We offer various scheduling options—ask us about what works for you!