Part Time Dietary Cook

About the role

The position is a great opportunity for someone interested in combining culinary skills with a meaningful role in healthcare. It is 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.
• 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

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