Dietary Cook

JOB DESCRIPTION

Dietary Cook

Department: Dietary

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Reports to: Director of Food Services

Overview of the position: 

The Dietary Cook role functions to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulation, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Dietitian and/or Dietary Services Supervisor, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times. As Cook, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative Functions:

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.

• Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary.

• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Process and communicate diet changes and new diets as ordered when Dietary Services Supervisor (DSS) is not present.

• Record food and equipment temperatures regularly per policy and procedure.

• Oversee meal service when the supervisor is not present. 

• Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.

• Participate in and implement recommendations from committees (Infection Control, Safety, Dining, Resident Council and Resident Satisfaction, etc.) as directed/necessary.

Experience:

• One (1) year dietary experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required. One (1) year cooking experience required.