Afternoon Dietary Cook — Nutritious Meals for Residents

Medilodge of Rochester Hills, Inc.; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Insurance

Direct Care Incentive

Flexible Pay Options

401K

Job summary

MediLodge of Taylor is seeking a Dietary Cook to join our dietary services team in the afternoon shift. This role combines culinary skills with providing meals that meet the dietary needs of elderly residents, with emphasis on accuracy and timely service.

The ideal candidate has attention to detail, knowledge of food safety, and experience in large-quantity cooking or healthcare food service. Training and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food preparation, handling techniques, and basic nutrition.
• Skilled in quantity food production and utilize basic math skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to be accurate, concise, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to read, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu, as well as employees and special events, as instructed by the supervisor.
• Prepares alternative items to meet residents' individual needs and food preferences.
• Prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures.
• Makes only authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change according to established policy.
• Ensures that food tastes good and is served at the appropriate temperature in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

English communication

Food preparation experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification preferred

Job description

MediLodge of Taylor is seeking a Dietary Cook to join our dietary services team in the afternoon shift. This role combines culinary skills with providing meals that meet the dietary needs of elderly residents, with emphasis on accuracy and timely service.

The ideal candidate has attention to detail, knowledge of food safety, and experience in large-quantity cooking or healthcare food service. Training and a supportive team environment are offered.