Dietary Cook

University Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Nursing and Rehab invites qualified individuals to join the Dietary Kitchen as Dietary Cooks in our resident-focused facility.

You must be able to work every other weekend and support a team that prepares and serves meals per the approved menus and therapeutic diet plans. Join us in maintaining high safety and quality standards for resident meals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in all dietary department functions, including preparing and pre-portioning food for therapeutic diets according to the planned menu.
• Handle food using proper food handling and safety techniques according to policies.
• Ensure proper quantity and temperature of food during preparation and distribution.
• Pre-portion and distribute food according to the planned menu and resident preferences.
• Prepare and serve food promptly and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Ensure meals and snacks leave the kitchen on time per schedules.
• Label, date, and store food properly.
• Wash dishes and utensils according to policies.
• Store dishes, pots, utensils in proper locations to prevent contamination.
• Assist in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food and supplies.

Skills

Food safety

Food preparation

Communication with residents

Teamwork

Job description

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

YouMUSTbe 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