Dietary Cook (Skilled Nursing Facility)

Tallis; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallis is seeking a dedicated Dietary Cook for HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE, a skilled nursing facility in Bakersfield, to prepare meals in compliance with federal and state standards and facility policies. The role requires coordinating with the Dietary Director and Nursing staff to ensure accurate diets and quality service for residents.

Shift is full-time with a rotating 4 days on / 2 days off schedule. Candidates should be able to read and follow menus, maintain a neat appearance, and possess

Qualifications

• Ability to read, speak and understand English.
• Ability to follow and complete directions and tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance.
• Must have a Food Handlers Card.

Responsibilities

• Review menu prior to food preparation.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Perform administrative requirements for submission to the Dietary Director.
• Coordinate Dietary service with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility's Dietary Director and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed per policy.
• Assist in standardizing methods of work.

Skills

English proficiency

Follow directions

Professional appearance

Attention to detail

Education

Food Handler Card

Job description

HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE, A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY IN BAKERSFIELD IS HIRING A (FULL-TIME) DIETARY COOK.

The primary purpose of your job position is to prePare food in accordance with current applicable Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by Director of Food Services and/or Administrator, to assure that quality food service is provided as all times.

Shift: Full Time (4 days on 2 days off rotating schedule)

Job Summary:

• Review menu prior to food preparation.

• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.

• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. for submissionto the Dietary Director.

• Coordinates Dietary service with other departments as necessary.

• Works with the facility's Dietary Director as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.

• Ensures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

• Assists in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.

• Processes diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Departments.

• Develops and maintaisn a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, speak and understand English

• Ability to follow and complete directions and tasks in a timely manner

• Ability to maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance

• Must have a Food Handlers Card

Shift: AM (Morning) and PM (Afternoon)