Dietary Cook

General Purpose

It is the responsibility of the cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

He/she is reports to the Dietary supervisor.

Essential Duties


* Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.


* Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.


* Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.

Ability to prepare special diets accurately.


* Record food temperatures for the meals.

Prepare pureed foods.

Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.


* Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.

Assist with serving the different meals.

Clean cooking area and serving carts.


* Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.

Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.


* Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.

Ability to cooperate.

Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.


* To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed.

Supervisory Requirements This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Should have experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.