Dietary Cook

Selectis Health, Inc.; Fairland (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Ancillary

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

Maple Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Fairland, OK is seeking an energetic Dietary Cook to join our team. The role focuses on preparing meals according to resident diets, maintaining sanitation and safety, and ensuring timely service for elderly residents.

Responsibilities include cooking large quantities, monitoring portions, and serving meals per dietary plans. The position requires dedication to resident well-being and adherence to facility policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing foods in large quantities.
• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Good communication skills with patience and self-discipline.
• Genuine care for elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
• Comply with Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.
• Perform tasks within physical demands as outlined.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook resident meals per menu and portions served.
• Cook meals using proper methods and temperatures for yield and safety.
• Maintain clean work area and equipment per sanitation requirements.
• Taste and inspect foods to ensure recipes and appearance meet standards.
• Ensure meals are prepared on time to meet serving schedules.
• Serve food according to dietary guidelines and verified tray accuracy.
• Monitor portions to minimize waste and stay within diet plans.
• Prepare foods for staff, families, visitors, and special events as directed.

Skills

Experience in large-quantity cooking

Organized and detail-oriented

Communication skills and patience

Caring for elderly in a nursing center

Ability to follow Residents' Rights &/

Job description

Maple Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is currently seeking an energetic Dietary Cook with a go-getter attitude to join our team in Fairland, OK.

Benefits

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance (75% of employee portion paid by company)
• Dental (50% employee portion paid by company)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary
• Paid Time-Off

General Purpose

Prepare food in accordance with prescribed resident diet specification, facility procedures, and dietary and sanitary regulations under the supervision of the Dietary Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare and cook resident meals in quantities according to menu and number of persons served.
• Prepare meals according to proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization and yield of meats and other foods.
• Clean work area and equipment in accordance with sanitation requirements.
• Taste, smell, and observe all foods prepared to confirm with recipes, and good taste and appetizing appearance.
• Consistently prepare meals on time so that serving schedules are being met.
• Serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor portion control guidelines for individual residents to prevent food waste.
• Prepare foods for facility personnel, families, visitors, and for special occasions and events as directed by the administrator.
• Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portion, and temperature control procedures and facility policies.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.
• Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill & Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.
• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
• Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.
• Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in preparing foods in large quantities.
• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
• Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.
• Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
• Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.

Working Conditions

• Subject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptions.
• Fast paced, required to make decisions quickly
• Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• May work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
• Meet general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which may include a medical and physical examination.