Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $11.75 - $15.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a community-focused healthcare organization that is dedicated to providing high-quality food service to its residents and guests. This establishment operates within the healthcare industry, specifically catering to the dietary needs of individuals in hospitals, skilled nursing care facilities, or other related medical facilities. The organization prides itself on adhering to strict federal, state, and local regulations, ensuring that all food prepared meets the highest standards of safety, nutrition, and quality. Through its comprehensive food service operations, the establishment aims to enhance the overall well-being and satisfaction of its community members by delivering meals that are not... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of six months dietary cooking experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, related medical facility, school cafeteria, or full-line cafeteria
- Completion of Serve Safe Program
- Ability to move consistently throughout the workday
- Ability to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the workday
- Ability to push, pull, move, and/or carry up to 50 pounds with proper body mechanics and assistance
- Ability to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds with proper body mechanics and assistance
- Adequate vision and hearing or use of prosthetics to ensure job requirements can be met
- Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
- Ability to walk/stand 75 percent of the day
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of six months experience as a cook with dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, other related medical facility, school cafeteria, or full-line cafeteria preferred
- Completion of Serve Safe Program
- Ability to prepare meals in accordance with dietary and therapeutic guidelines
- Knowledge of portion control and food safety standards
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in food preparation areas
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized recipes
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
Job Duties
- Review menus prior to preparation of food
- Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus
- Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
- Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures
- Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus
- Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders
- Prepare and serve bedtime snacks as requested
- Use proper technique to taste prepared food to ensure quality prior to service and take corrective action if needed
- Maintain proper temperature of food during preparation and service
- Record food temperature prior to meal service and take correction action if needed
- Assist in inventory and storage of food and supplies
- Date stock and rotate to ensure First In, First Out (FIFO) principle is followed
- Notify the supervisor if the supply is inadequate
- Assist in establishing food service production line to assure meals are prepared in a timely manner
- Assist in processing diet changes and new orders as received to ensure all residents receive a meal as ordered
- Inspect meal trays to assure that the correct diet is served to each resident
- Follow established procedures to clean equipment and work area as needed and per policy using approved cleaning agents
- Ensure dietary staff tasks are completed as assigned in the absence of the supervisor
- Report concerns to the supervisor
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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