What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Cook position at Valley Health Care?
JOB TITLE: Dietary Cook
DIVISION: Residential
REPORTS TO: Director of Valley Treatment Center
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
WORK HOURS: 40 Per Week
NATURE OF WORK: To assist the Kitchen Manager organize and oversee the kitchen operations of the Valley Treatment Center which includes the meal preparation, cooking, serving/delivering meals, food storage and maintaining proper food handling, sanitation, and food storage procedures. This is not a direct client-care position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below.
- High School Graduate or equivalent.
- Must be able to comprehend written instructions and procedures.
- Ability to follow cooking, serving, and storage assignments and bring them to completion.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in the food service industry.
- Knowledge and experience with Kitchen equipment, and their use, such as commercial mixer, ovens, deep fryer, and grills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
- Ability to comply with Client’s Rights.
- Ability to comply with Valley’s and Division departmental safety procedures.
- Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: In-doors 90% of time and Out-doors 10% of time.
WORK PACE: Requires the ability to follow instructions and assignments given and complete them in a timely and prescribed fashion.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Prepares and cooks menu items to ensure high quality food is being produced and served.
- Keeps Kitchen and work area clean, organized, and running efficiently.
- Utilize proper food handling, sanitation, and food storage procedures.
- Tasting, serving, and presenting final dishes.
- Taking, recording, and maintaining food temperatures on all cold and hot food prepared.
- Report faulty equipment to Manager ASAP to ensure safety of yourself and other employees.
- Follow all agency policies and procedures.
- Current CPR/First Aid Certificate or ability to be trained
- OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.