Cook

Open Interviews 11a-4p

NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY

Cook JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of the Dietary Cook position is to prepare food for the residents at the facility.

COOK 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.

COOK JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a tenth (10th) grade education.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

COOK Experience:

• Must have one (1) year of experience as a cook or in food preparation.
• Experience in a health care facility is preferred.

NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY

* Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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