Dietary Cook
Full Time - 40 hrs/week.
Rotating day shifts.
Weekend and holiday rotation.
The dietary cook is responsible for the preparation, cooking and serving of nutritional meals that meet the daily nutritional needs of patients and residents.
Key duties include ensuring that the special dietary needs of patients and residents are met and to provide attractive and palatable meals.
The dietary cook provides meals for employees, patients, residents, and visitors.
May work in either the kitchen or the café.
Prepares meals for luncheons and special meal requests.
The Dietary Cook must have good communication skills and a good working relationship with all team members.
Has daily contact with patients, residents, family members, employees and the general public.
Must be able to read, speak, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
Demonstrates knowledge of basic principles of food productions, service, and sanitation, as well as principles of laundry services.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Previous experience is preferred but not required.
Ability to prioritize work projects.
Exercises independent decision-making.
Works independently and as a team member.
Must be able to work with people in a tactful and diplomatic manner exercising sound judgment and discretion.
Essential Functions, Roles, and Responsibilities
Prepares meals from standardized recipes that are palatable and appetizing in accordance with sanitary regulations for patients, residents, and staff according to department policy and procedures.
Sets up meal trays according to each patient’s/resident’s diet order.
Prepares meal trays according to serving sizes specified on menu.
Keeps daily records of:
food temperatures,
dishwasher temperature,
freezer and refrigerator temperatures,
chemical tests,
and meals served.
Responsible to have daily tasks completed by scheduled times according to department policy and procedures.
Responsible in the orientation of proper equipment use, cleaning and sanitation according to department policy and procedures.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting salary is $14.
79+ per hour, depending on experience.
Additional shift differential for weekend shifts.
Benefits include paid time off (PTO); paid holidays; extended sick leave; health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k) with match; discount policy; and more!
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