Dietary Cook — Patient Meals & Nutrition

Winnebago-Comprehensive-Healthcare-System; Winnebago (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnebago-Comprehensive-Healthcare-System is seeking a dedicated cook for our food service department. The role involves preparing meals for patients, residents, employees, and guests while upholding strict safety and sanitation standards.

Efficiently serving meals according to diet orders and menus is essential, with record-keeping for temperatures and meal counts. Responsibilities include planning cooking procedures, monitoring quality, and coordinating with the Food Services Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic culinary math skills required.
• Dependability and regular attendance required.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the age of patients.
• Knowledge of food preparation principles and recipe development.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food to preserve nutritive value and appearance.
• Schedule cooking procedures to serve at correct temperatures and times.
• Monitor quality and appearance of prepared foods.
• Document daily meal counts and temperatures.
• Assemble trays according to prescribed diets.
• Maintain sanitation and safety procedures at all times.
• Complete cleaning duties of food service areas and equipment.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Food safety

Dependability

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

Winnebago-Comprehensive-Healthcare-System is seeking a dedicated cook for our food service department. The role involves preparing meals for patients, residents, employees, and guests while upholding strict safety and sanitation standards.

Efficiently serving meals according to diet orders and menus is essential, with record-keeping for temperatures and meal counts. Responsibilities include planning cooking procedures, monitoring quality, and coordinating with the Food Services Supervisor.