What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Cook position at Legacy Pointe Senior Apartments?
Skills and Qualifications
- Be of legal working age.
- Be able to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments.
- Be able to communicate with residents and co-workers in English.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must possess a general knowledge and understanding of state and federal regulations as it pertains to long term care.
- Work overtime if necessary.
- Must be a high school graduate or have earned a GED. Experience may be substituted for a high school degree.
- Must receive food handler training within 30 days of employment.
Essential Job Functions
- Prepare and serve food for diets as ordered by the physician.
- Follow menus as ordered.
- Notify supervisor of any changes in the menu.
- Honor resident special requests within the prescribed diet order.
- Ensure that all menus are followed and appropriate substitutions are made and recorded.
- Take necessary measures to ensure that all food served to residents has been prepared in a safe, sanitary manner while also maintaining the highest quality.
- Follow cleaning schedules as directed by Food Service Manager.
- Cover, date and label all leftovers properly.
- Notify Food Service Manager of food, supplies or equipment needs.
- Report malfunctioning equipment and unsafe working conditions to the Food Service Manager immediately.
- Check with Diet Aides and Dishwashers to ensure that they are completing their duties and help as needed.
- Be knowledgeable of Local, State and Federal regulations and facility policies and procedures which pertain to the department.
- Attend in-service meetings.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15