Dietary Cook
Healthcare Services Group
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Fordsville, KY 42343
Healthcare Services Group
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Job details
Salary
$10 - $11 an hour
Job Type
Part-time
Qualifications
• • Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
• Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Full Job Description
SECTION 2: POSITION SUMMARY. The Cook prepares and serves food including texture modified and therapeutic diets according to the facility menu. Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, in line with our established policies and procedures, and, as may be directed by the Dining Services Director or Chef, to ensure that quality dining services are provided at all times. The Cook assists in assuring proper receiving, storage, preparation, serving, sanitation, and cleaning procedures are followed. The Cook must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally and must be a team player who works well with others. The Cook must assist dietary aides as necessary, and, directs other employees with approval and in the absence of the Dining Services Director. SECTION 2A: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB. JOB FUNCTION Pre-preparation  Review menus prior to preparation of food.  Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services, in the absence of the Chef and/or Dining Services Director.  Coordinate food service with other departments as necessary.  Provide input into development/revision of master menus and modified diet menus; keeping in mind controlling food waste.  Performs all other duties as assigned by the Dining Services Director/Manager. Food Preparation/Delivery  Prepares food for meals, including modified textures for restricted and therapeutic diets.  Supervises dietary aides in the preparation and serving of foods and beverages.  Follows instructions of the Dining Services Director/Manager in the preparation of meals and maintains meal schedules. Page 2 of 6 SECTION 2A: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB, continued. JOB FUNCTION Food Preparation/Delivery  Prepares food by methods that conserve nutritive value and flavor. Insures foods are palatable, attractive and in the proper form to meet the individual needs of the residents.  Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance. Prepares snacks and nourishments according to resident food preferences and physicians' orders.  Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.  Assures that all food items are handled properly to insure safety and sanitation standards according to State and Federal regulations. Properly stores, covers, and refrigerates necessary items. Insures that foods are cooked to the appropriate temperatures according to the FDA Food Code, latest edition  Practices and supervises infection control policies.  Make only authorized food substitutions.  Plates appropriate foods to resident meal trays.  Inspect special diet trays to ensure that the correct diet is served to the resident.  On occasion, transports and serves trays at meal delivery.  Adhere to menus and portion control standards, including those for special diets when preparing and serving meals.  Record food and temperature prior to the start of each meal.  Review tray card to assure that current food information is consistent with foods served.  Depending upon facility setting, (Rehab, Assisted Living, etc.) serves meals in various dining locations, including demonstration cooking and point of service made-to-order foods.  Performs all other duties as assigned by the Dining Services Director/Manager. Post-preparation  Follows posted cleaning schedules utilizing proper sanitation and cleaning methods.  Cleans food preparation area and utensils after use and after meal service. Is responsible for washing dishes after food service, as well as cleaning the kitchen to keep it sanitary and up to health standards. If employed in a facility with a common dining room, the cook will help clear and wipe down tables after service. Assists dietary aides as necessary.  Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, and temperature records; submit to the Dining Services Director/Manager.  Performs all other duties as assigned by the Dining Services Director/Manager. Customer Service  Interacts appropriately with residents, client, other personnel and the public.  Responds to customer preferences and industry trends to plan menus; insuring food is prepared by methods that conserve nutritive value, is palatable and attractive to residents, and of a quality that is acceptable to and meets the needs of residents.  Performs all other duties as assigned by the Dining Services Director/Manager
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10.00 - $11.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends
Experience:
• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
• Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
• Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
Work Remotely:
• No