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