Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Dietary Supervisor, the Dietary Cook will prepare, season, and cook food for nursing home residents, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the food for the residents
• Assist in clean up, kitchen maintenance and setting up and taking down the dining areas
• Other job duties include delivering food to residents’ rooms, preparing and serving snacks, and taking inventory of food and kitchen supplies.
• Cook must learn the protocols and procedures for their facilities, as well as the rules and regulations for the states where they work.

Dietary Cook Qualifications

• Minimum education : High school degree.
• Experience : prefer a minimum of 2 years’ experience in institutionalized food service.
• Along with physical skills, a cook must be compassionate and patient when working with elderly residents, as well as the residents’ family members.

Required Experience

• Cook / Dietary Aide : 1 year
• Long Term Care Dietary experience; required

Shift Availability :

Last updated : 2024-03-26