Dietary Cook

University Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking qualified individuals to join our Dietary Kitchen team as Dietary Cooks, with the requirement to work every other weekend.

You will assist in all dietary department functions, prepare and pre-portion foods per planned menus, ensure food safety, and maintain a clean, efficient kitchen environment while delivering meals and snacks on schedule for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital or skilled nursing facility dietary department preferred.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during shift.
• Relate and work well with elderly residents and staff.
• SERV Safe Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all dietary department functions, including preparing and pre-portioning foods per planned menu.
• Handle food with proper safety techniques according to established policies.
• Ensure proper quantity of food is pre-portioned.
• Pre-portion and distribute food according to resident needs and diet orders.
• Ensure proper food temperature during preparation and distribution.
• Prepare and serve meals promptly.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ensure meals and snacks are served on time.
• Label, date, and store food properly.
• Wash dishes and utensils according to policies.
• Store dishes and utensils to prevent contamination and ensure availability.
• Assist in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for food and supplies.

Skills

Dietary kitchen experience

Mobility and lifting

Interpersonal with residents and staff

Professional conduct with residents

Tools

SERV Safe Certification

Job description

University Nursing & Rehabilitation Center -

University Nursing and Rehab is seeking qualified individuals to join the Family in our Dietary Kitchen as Dietary Cooks.

You MUST be able to work every other weekend.

• Assist in all dietary department functions, including preparing and pre-portioning food, such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other items assigned by the supervisor, for therapeutic diets according to the planned menu.
• Handle food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies and regulations
• Ensure the proper quantity of food is pre-portioned as directed.
• Pre-portion and distribute food according to the planned menu, the resident's food preferences, and diet order.
• Ensure the proper temperature of food during preparation and distribution.
• Prepares and serves food promptly.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ensure meals and snacks are sent from the kitchen or serving area according to established time schedules.
• Labels, dates, and stores food properly according to established policies.
• Wash dishes, utensils, etc., according to established policies.
• Store dishes, pots, utensils, etc., in the proper location to prevent contamination and ensure items are readily available for the next meal.
• Assist in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food and supplies as indicated by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a dietary department in a hospital or skilled nursing facility environment preferred.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during work hours.
• Maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel.
• Relate and work well with all disabled and elderly residents and
• Interact professionally and respectfully with residents, family members, co-workers, and supervisors.
• SERV Safe Certification is a plus