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JOB SUMMARY:

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

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a tenth (10th) grade education.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:

• Must have one (1) year of experience as a cook or in food preparation.

• Experience in a health care facility is preferred.

• Equal Opportunity Employer