Dietary Cook

ARIA Healthcare; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ARIA Healthcare is seeking a cook to prepare meals according to the menu and dietary needs, ensure cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, and maintain safe handling procedures. The role requires cooking experience and a willingness to work with geriatrics.

Responsibilities include following health codes, maintaining portion control, and contributing to ongoing educational programs to improve kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be interested in geriatrics, be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Knowledgeable of dietary techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals, desserts and snacks in accordance with the posted menu schedule; makes sure that all special diets and dietary concerns are followed.
• Serves meals that are palatable and presentable.
• Responsible for keeping work area clean, organized, sanitized, may include washing pots and pans, etc.
• Knows health code requirements for food and beverage storage and hot/cold holding temperatures and maintains documentation.
• Estimates and prepares food supplies to meet serving portions.
• Maintains a safe, clean and respectable work environment.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

Skills

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are currently hiring a cook position. Primary role is to prepare food according to the menu, ensure correct diets are being served, and ensure the kitchen is kept in a clean and sanitized condition according to cleaning schedules. Must have cooking experience.

Cook:

Cook Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares meals, desserts and snacks in accordance with the posted menu schedule; makes sure that all special diets and dietary concerns are followed.

Serves meals that are palatable and presentable.

Responsible for keeping work area clean, organized, sanitized, may include washing pots and pans, etc.

Knows health code requirements for food and beverage storage and hot/cold holding temperatures and maintains documentation.

Estimates and prepares food supplies to meet serving portions.

Maintains a safe, clean and respectable work environment.

Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must be interested in geriatrics, be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Knowledgeable of dietary techniques and procedures.

Be able to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and/or 50 pounds occasionally.

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