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Dietary Cook

Desoto HealthCare

Southaven, MS | Full Time

$27k-34k (estimate)

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Dietary Cook

$27k-34k (estimate)

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Desoto HealthCare is Hiring a Dietary Cook Near Southaven, MS

Competitive Salary (RECENT INCREASE IN BASE PAY) and benefits package:

Major medical insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Voluntary and Company paid life insurance
Short term disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan

POSITION SUMMARY
The Cook prepares large quantities of quality meals for residents in accordance with all laws, regulations, and company standards. Reports to Director of Food and Nutrition Services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of dietary services
Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and complaint procedure
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents
Must be able to prepare meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance, and appropriate for each resident
Must be knowledgeable on ordered diets (i.e., NCS, NAS, 1800 ADA) as well as food consistency
Must be able to ensure food and supplies for next meal are readily available
Must practice dependable, regular attendance
Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Must be able to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, and move intermittently during working hours
Must be able to clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
Must be able to cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served
Must be able to clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry
Must be able to monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed
Must be able to wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment
Must be able to compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures
Must be able to direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals
Must be able to bake breads, rolls, and other pastries
Must be able to take inventory of supplies and equipment

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace
Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy
Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct
Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations