Dietitian-Driven Hospital Cook

Northwest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Cook to prepare food in accordance with policies and dietary directives, ensuring quality service. You will review menus, coordinate with the dietitian, and follow sanitation standards.

Must have at least one year of dietary/food experience in a medical setting or similar, hold State Food Service Sanitation certification, and be able to read, speak, and write English clearly. The role requires independence and flexibility.

Qualifications

• One (1) year dietary/food experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required.
• Must have State Food Service Sanitation certification.
• Must be able to read, speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.

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., as necessary.
• 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service

Dietary planning

English proficiency

Education

State Food Service Sanitation certification

Job description

Northwest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Cook to prepare food in accordance with policies and dietary directives, ensuring quality service. You will review menus, coordinate with the dietitian, and follow sanitation standards.

Must have at least one year of dietary/food experience in a medical setting or similar, hold State Food Service Sanitation certification, and be able to read, speak, and write English clearly. The role requires independence and flexibility.