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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $13.00 - $14.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Employee assistance program
meal discounts
Workplace safety programs
Job Description
Our establishment is a healthcare facility dedicated to providing excellent dietary services to residents in a safe, sanitary, and pleasant environment. We pride ourselves on adhering to all applicable federal, state, and local food safety and sanitation standards to ensure the delivery of high-quality meals tailored to the specific dietary needs of our residents. The facility operates with a strong commitment to resident well-being, including comprehensive collaboration among medical, nursing, and dietary staff. This teamwork ensures that the nutritional requirements prescribed by attending physicians and dietitians are met effectively and efficiently. Our food service department is integral to resident care,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must possess at least eighth grade education
- Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Must have leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with personnel
- Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures
- Must maintain sanitary and safety standards
- Must be able to make independent decisions
- Must have patience, tact, and cheerful disposition
- Must not pose a threat to workplace health or safety
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Must cope with mental and emotional stress
- Must possess functional sight and hearing or prosthetics
- Must meet general health requirements including medical examination
- Must be able to relate and work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset individuals
- Must maintain Food Handlers Certification
Job Qualifications
- Must possess at least eighth grade education
- One year dietary experience in supervisory capacity preferred
- Ability to cook large quantities of food
- Knowledgeable of dietary procedures
- Leadership ability and teamwork skills
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain sanitary and safe work environment
- Patient, tactful, and enthusiastic demeanor
- Ability to adapt new dietary practices
- Must maintain Food Handlers Certification
Job Duties
- Review menus prior to preparation of food
- Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating department policies and procedures
- Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members
- Assist in planning regular and special diet menus
- Assure that food is available for preparation by cooks
- Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms and reports
- Coordinate dietary service with other departments
- Work with the facility's dietitian and implement recommended changes
- Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed
- Assist in developing methods for determining quality and quantity of food served
- Assist in standardizing work methods
- Assume authority, responsibility and accountability of Head Cook
- Ensure menus are maintained and filed properly
- Process diet changes and new diets
- Implement recommendations from Infection Control and Safety Committees
- Attend department and staff meetings
- Meet with dietary personnel to address issues
- Maintain good rapport with other departments
- Ensure compliance with dietary policies
- Create a warm and positive departmental atmosphere
- Delegate authority and responsibilities
- Assist in staff scheduling and work assignments
- Report absenteeism, complaints and grievances
- Conduct performance evaluations
- Report occupational exposures
- Participate in in-service training and orientation
- Assist in departmental projects
- Attend workshops and seminars
- Prepare meals according to planned menus
- Prepare and serve palatable meals
- Assist in meal service
- Serve food following portion control procedures
- Prepare food for therapeutic diets
- Inspect special diet trays
- Serve nutritional bedtime snacks
- Provide appropriate equipment and utensils with meals
- Review care plans
- Prepare substitute foods when required
- Maintain sanitary food preparation
- Assist in maintaining dietary department cleanliness and safety
- Ensure safety regulations are followed
- Follow Infection Control and Universal Precautions
- Coordinate cleaning duties
- Maintain equipment and supply inventory
- Report accidents and hazardous conditions
- Ensure proper food storage
- Coordinate with Nursing Services for isolation procedures
- Maintain fire safety programs
- Conduct cleanliness inspections
- Dispose refuse properly
- Ensure dietary personnel wear protective clothing
- Assist in purchasing food and supplies
- Maintain stock levels
- Inventory incoming goods
- Recommend equipment and supply needs
- Ensure chemical safety
- Verify invoices
- Maintain resident confidentiality
- Knock before entering rooms
- Follow authorized food substitution policies
- Work in well-lighted, ventilated areas
- Communicate with medical and nursing staff
- Work beyond normal hours and be available for emergency call-backs
- Attend continuing education
- Handle physical demands and hazards
- Plan dietary services with other supervisors
- Assist with resident evacuation during emergencies
- Maintain Food Handlers Certification
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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