Dietary Cook for Therapeutic Meals | Growth & Benefits

Arbors at Minerva; Minerva Township (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible Pay Options (UKG Wallet)

401K Retirement Savings

HSA and FSA options

Unlimited Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Arbors at Minerva is seeking a Dietary Cook to combine culinary skills with a compassionate healthcare role for residents and staff. You will prepare meals with proper food handling and safety techniques, serving items at the right temperature and in an appetizing way, and you will assist with special events as needed.

Responsibilities include reviewing menus, preparing regular and therapeutic diets, accommodating individual preferences, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Six months' experience in large quantity food preparation.
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu, as well as employees and special events, as instructed by the supervisor.
• Prepares alternative items to meet residents’ individual needs and food preferences.
• Prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures.
• Makes only authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change according to established policy.
• Ensures that food tastes good and is served at the appropriate temperature in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Nutrition basics

Communication skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Arbors at Minerva is seeking a Dietary Cook to combine culinary skills with a compassionate healthcare role for residents and staff. You will prepare meals with proper food handling and safety techniques, serving items at the right temperature and in an appetizing way, and you will assist with special events as needed.

Responsibilities include reviewing menus, preparing regular and therapeutic diets, accommodating individual preferences, and maintaining accurate records.