Cook
Weekly Pay!! Open Interviews 11a-4p
JOB SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of the Dietary Cook position is to prepare food for the residents at the facility.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Administrative Functions
+ Review menus prior to food preparation.
+ Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
+ Complete necessary forms, reports, etc. as requested by the Dietary Manager or Dietitian.
+ Coordinate food preparation services with other department as necessary.
+ Work with the facility’s dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
+ Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed according to facility policies.
+ Ensure that menus are maintained and filed according to facility policies and procedures.
+ Assist in establishing food service production lines, etc. to assure that meals are prepared on time.
+ Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.Dietary Service Functions
+ Prepare meals according to planned menus.
+ Prepare and serve meals that are tasty and appetizing in appearance.
+ Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
+ Prepare food for therapeutic diets according to planned menus.
+ Prepare food according to standardized recipes and special diet orders.
+ Prepare and serve nutritional supplements and snacks.
+ Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray.
+ Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with food served.
+ Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.
+ Make only authorized food substitutions.
+ Assist in serving meals when necessary.
+ Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
+ Must possess, as a minimum, a tenth (10th) grade education.
+ High School diploma or GED preferred.
Experience:
+ Must have one (1) year of experience as a cook or in food preparation.
+ Experience in a health care facility is preferred.- Equal Opportunity Employer