Dietary Cook for Skilled Nursing – Special Diets

Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab; Idle Hour (KY); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab in Lexington, KY is seeking a dedicated Cook for the evening shift in our dietary department. You will prepare nutritious meals, follow dietary guidelines, and work closely with the dietary team to meet residents' dietary needs while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen.

This full-time role emphasizes adherence to recipes, food safety standards, and collaborative care in a skilled nursing facility.

Formación

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification or degree preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience as a cook, preferably in a healthcare or institutional setting. Experience with special diets and dietary restrictions is a plus.
• Physical: Ability to lift and move heavy objects, stand for extended periods, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Communications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals and build positive relationships with residents and their families.
• Physical Requirements: Additional stamina and the ability to lift and transfer residents as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Meal Preparation: Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to planned menus, dietary guidelines, and individual resident needs, including specialized diets (e.g., low sodium, diabetic, gluten-free).
• Menu Adherence: Follow standardized recipes and portion control procedures to ensure consistency and quality of meals.
• Kitchen Safety: Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, including proper handling and storage of food items in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Resident Needs: Adjust recipes and meal plans to accommodate residents’ dietary restrictions and preferences, while ensuring that all nutritional requirements are met.
• Inventory Management: Assist in ordering and stocking food supplies, ensuring that inventory levels are maintained and that all food items are stored properly.
• Collaboration: Work with dietary staff and other healthcare professionals to plan and review menus and to address any resident concerns or changes in dietary needs.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food temperatures, portion sizes, and dietary modifications as required.
• Training: Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to stay current with food safety standards, dietary trends, and best practices in food preparation.

Conocimientos

Food safety

Recipe following

Time management

Communication

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certification or degree

Descripción del empleo

Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab in Lexington, KY is seeking a dedicated Cook for the evening shift in our dietary department. You will prepare nutritious meals, follow dietary guidelines, and work closely with the dietary team to meet residents' dietary needs while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen.

This full-time role emphasizes adherence to recipes, food safety standards, and collaborative care in a skilled nursing facility.