Dietary Cook

Job Summary

Dahl Memorial Healthcare is seeking a dependable and motivated Dietary Cook to join our Dietary Services team. The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for patients, residents, staff, and visitors while following established recipes, physician-ordered diets, and food safety standards. This position helps ensure a positive dining experience by maintaining quality, consistency, and sanitation in all food preparation and service activities.

• Prepares and cooks meals according to established menus, standardized recipes, and production schedules.
• Ensures meals meet physician-ordered therapeutic and modified diet requirements.
• Maintains proper food temperatures, portion control, and attractive meal presentation.
• Assists with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and special events.
• Follows all food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and HACCP guidelines.
• Properly stores, labels, and rotates food products using FIFO principles.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment, work areas, and food preparation surfaces.
• Assists with receiving, stocking, and monitoring food and supply inventory.
• Reports equipment malfunctions, food shortages, and safety concerns to the Dietary Manager.
• Works collaboratively with Dietary Services staff and other departments to provide exceptional customer service.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with all hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, and safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous institutional, restaurant, or healthcare food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety principles.
• Ability to read recipes, follow written and verbal instructions, and accurately measure ingredients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Food Handler's Permit or the ability to obtain one within the required timeframe.
• Serv Safe Food Protection certification preferred.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
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• Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work in environments with heat, steam, and varying temperatures.

At Dahl Memorial Healthcare, our Dietary Services team plays an essential role in supporting the health and well-being of our patients and residents. We are committed to providing compassionate care, maintaining high-quality standards, and fostering a collaborative, team-oriented work environment where every employee makes a difference.