Dietary Cook (Skilled Nursing Facility)

About the role

The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by Director of Food Services and/or Administrator, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Responsibilities

• Review menu prior to food preparation
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. for submission to the Dietary Director
• Coordinate Dietary service with other departments as necessary
• Work with the facility's Dietary Director as necessary and implement recommended changes as required
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished
• Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Departments
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents

Qualifications

• Ability to read, speak and understand English
• Ability to follow and complete directions and tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance
• Must have a Food Handlers Card

Schedule

Full-time position on a 4 days on, 2 days off rotating schedule. Shifts include AM (Morning) and PM (Afternoon).