Dietary Cook

Apploi; Nashville (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner for residents, following defined dietary restrictions and offering suitable alternatives. The role requires caring for elders, adherence to sanitation standards, the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, and a professional, courteous demeanor in a team setting.

Candidates should have at least a high school education and experience in institutional cooking is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent.
• One year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or related medical facility preferred.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner following dietary restrictions.
• Assist with cooking in an institutional setting.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic practices.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional appearance.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food sanitation

Follow instructions

Elder care sensibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dietary experience (healthcare)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Cook prepares and assists with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and provides alternatives for our residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Some experience in institutional cooking.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
• Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
• The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
• Consistently maintain courteous, empathic, and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
• Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures