DIETARY COOK

Dietary Cook 

Full Time - $17-20/hr Depending on Experience

Job Description:

The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulation, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Dietitian and/or Dietary Services Supervisor, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times. As Cook, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

 Duties: 

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Process and communicate diet changes and new diets as ordered when Dietary Services Supervisor (DSS) is not present.
• Record food and equipment temperatures regularly per policy and procedure.
• Oversee meal service when supervisor is not present. 
• Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.
• Participate in and implement recommendations from committees (Infection Control, Safety, Dining, Resident Council and Resident Satisfaction, etc.) as directed/necessary.

Requirements: 

• Must minimally posses a High School Diploma or higher
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents to determine preferences and provide acceptable foods.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of dietary service areas, and perform regular inspections of dietary service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties. 
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.