Clinical Kitchen Cook - Menu & Diet Coordination

Aperion Care; Greenville (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperion Care in Rhode Island is seeking a Cook to prepare meals in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, policies and the guidance of the Dietitian and Director of Food Services. This role emphasizes quality food service and adherence to procedures to ensure residents receive safe, nutritious meals.

The successful candidate may have prior dietary/food service experience in healthcare settings, must hold a State Food Service Sanitation certification, and will read, speak, and write

Qualifications

• One (1) year dietary/food experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required.
• Must have State Food Service Sanitation certification.
• Must be able to read, speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating department policies, procedures, and food service manuals.
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician. Assure that food is available for preparation by cooks.
• Coordinate food services with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility’s dietitian and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food service procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

Skills

Dietary/food service experience

English proficiency

Independent work

Education

State Food Service Sanitation certification

Job description

Aperion Care in Rhode Island is seeking a Cook to prepare meals in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, policies and the guidance of the Dietitian and Director of Food Services. This role emphasizes quality food service and adherence to procedures to ensure residents receive safe, nutritious meals.

The successful candidate may have prior dietary/food service experience in healthcare settings, must hold a State Food Service Sanitation certification, and will read, speak, and write