Cook – Dietary

Job Description:
• Follows planned approved menus.
• Prepares food items for resident and staff meals, as well as for special events.
• Plans cooking schedule to have food ready to serve on time.
• Prepares and cooks food according to approved recipes and established guidelines.
• Prepares food for therapeutic diets.
• Serves food timely and attractively.
• Serves food either hot or cold as required.
• Prepares and covers trays for residents.
• Takes requests for extra servings of food or beverages.
• Clears and cleans tables in dining rooms when needed.
• Washes, rinses and sanitizes pots, pans and service ware according to established procedures
and assists with other cleaning as needed or assigned.
• Keeps stove, sinks, cabinets, tables and equipment cleaned and sanitized.
• Maintains a clean department at all times, including but not limited to sweeping, mopping,
garbage removal, equipment cleaning, etc.
• Utilizes the most sanitary methods to handle, prepare, and serve food.
• Assists with other dietary requirements as assigned, including paperwork.
• In the absence of the Dietary Director, will assume responsibility for the dietary department
and will be in charge of staff. If inadequate staff is available, will assume responsibility
for finding replacements and will work an assignment is replacement staff cannot be found.

Job Requirements:
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Must purchase and wear required uniform.
• Must be able to use equipment without jeopardizing the safety of self, other, or equipment.
• Must be able to use supplies economically.
• Must attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required.
• Demonstrates neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Must read, know and follow personnel, department and Facility policies.