Dietary Cook — Skilled Care Dining Lead

Rocky Mountain Care Group; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Care in Riverton, Utah is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and policies. The role reports to the Dietary Manager or Administrator/Executive Director and requires a high school diploma and a valid Food Handlers Permit.

Responsibilities include menu reviews, food preparation, following recipes and special diets, and assisting with inventory and daily cleaning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Current/ Active Food Handlers Permit
• Must be 18 years of age
• One (1) year dietary/food service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus prior to food preparation and prepares the meals.
• Works with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implements recommended changes as required. Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Ensures that food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submits to the Dietitian/Director of Food Services.
• Assists in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure meals are prepared on time.
• Processes diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.
• Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepares and serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance.
• Assist in serving meals, as necessary, on a timely basis.
• Serves meals in accordance with standardized portion control procedures.
• Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes, therapeutic diets and special diet orders.
• Ensures appropriate utensils and equipment are provided with the resident’s meal tray.
• Prepares bedtime snacks.
• Prepares and serves substitute foods to residents who refused foods served.
• Assists/directs daily cleaning duties in accordance to established policies and procedures.
• Assists in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.
• Ensures that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment are maintained at adequate levels.

Job description

Rocky Mountain Care in Riverton, Utah is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and policies. The role reports to the Dietary Manager or Administrator/Executive Director and requires a high school diploma and a valid Food Handlers Permit.

Responsibilities include menu reviews, food preparation, following recipes and special diets, and assisting with inventory and daily cleaning.