Dietary Cook

JOB SUMMARY

• To prepare and serve food in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and facility policies. Supervises food production and presentation.

• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).

• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures.

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.

• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.

• May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day.

• Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.

• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including exposure to HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B virus

• Complies with established departmental policy & procedure and governmental regulations.

• Review menu extensions prior to preparation of foods.

• Suggest menu changes to assist Corporate Dietitian in development of menus.

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, including therapeutic

• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.

• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes.

• Assure resident meal trays are correct.

• Uses and teaches proper food handling techniques.

• Complete daily and scheduled cleaning.

• Dates, labels, & stores food properly.

• Assists in receiving and storing incoming food, supplies, etc.

• Makes menu substitutions as necessary and records these on designated form.

• Meets time schedule for meals and snacks.

• Reports all accidents/incidents to supervisor immediately.

• Reports all hazardous conditions to supervisor immediately.

• Recommend to Supervisor the equipment and supply needs.

• Attends staff meetings, in-services etc. as scheduled.

• Supervises the Dietary Department in absence of Supervisor.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Sick Time

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement / Pension Plan

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Vision Insurance