The dietary cook position prepares and serves meals to residents in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations within our established policies and procedures to assure quality food service is provided at all times; monitors methods of food handling, preparation, meal service and equipment cleaning; and assists the immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations.
Job Summary:
· Coordinate food preparation, plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedule.
· Prepare, season, cook and serve for assigned meal; ensure appropriate portioned servings according to portion control standards.
· Prepare nutritional snacks for clients as directed by the Dietary Manager.
· Taste and smell prepared food to determine quality and palatability.
· Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met and maintained throughout meal service.
· In the absence of the Dietary Manager, checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered. Supervise and assist in storage of supplies and food products.
· Determine amount and type of food and supplies as required for daily menus.
· Notify Dietary Manager of food, supplies or equipment needs, Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to Dietary Manager.
· Supervise dietary staff in the absence of Dietary Manager.
· Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by the Dietary Manager.
· Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
· Attend in-service educational programs.
· Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
· Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
· Perform other department duties assigned by the Dietary Manager.
· Responds to inquiries relating to his or her particular area or to requests from residents, visitors and other personnel within given time frames and established policy.
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
