Dietary Kitchen Cook for Facility Dining

Aperion Care; Vincennes (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperion Care in Vincennes, IN is seeking a Cook responsible for food preparation in accordance with Federal, state, and local standards, to provide quality meals under the direction of the Dietitian and Director of Food Services.

Responsibilities include reviewing menus, developing and coordinating policies, planning regular and special diet menus, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring procedures follow established policies; must have sanitation certification and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• One year dietary/food experience preferred but not required.
• Must have State Food Service Sanitation certification.
• Must be able to read, speak and write English clearly.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating department policies, procedures, and food service manuals.
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician. Assure that food is available for preparation by cooks.
• Coordinate food services with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility’s dietitian and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food service procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

State Food Service Sanitation certification

Job description

Aperion Care in Vincennes, IN is seeking a Cook responsible for food preparation in accordance with Federal, state, and local standards, to provide quality meals under the direction of the Dietitian and Director of Food Services.

Responsibilities include reviewing menus, developing and coordinating policies, planning regular and special diet menus, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring procedures follow established policies; must have sanitation certification and English proficiency.