FT Dietary Cook

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,908 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. in Jackson, Mississippi is looking for a Dietary Cook responsible for preparing food for residents and ensuring their safety. The role involves preparing meals according to planned menus and making authorized food substitutions as needed.

Candidates must have at least a tenth-grade education and one year of experience in food preparation, preferably in a healthcare setting. The working hours are from 12pm to 8pm, and the salary ranges from $13.00 to $16.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a tenth (10th) grade education.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must have one (1) year of experience as a cook or in food preparation.
• Experience in a health care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are tasty and appetizing.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets according to planned menus.
• Prepare food according to standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Prepare and serve nutritional supplements and snacks.
• Review care plans to assure dietary information consistency.
• Assist in serving meals when necessary.

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

10th grade education minimum

Job description

Under New Management

NO CALLS PLEASE Email resume to [e-mail] for follow ups

JOBSUMMARY: 12pm-8pm $13.00-$16.00

The primary purpose of the Dietary Cook position is to prepare food for the residents at the facility and to ensure resident safety.

Dietary Service Functions

• Prepare meals according to planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are tasty and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets according to planned menus.
• Prepare food according to standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Prepare and serve nutritional supplements and snacks.
• Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray.
• Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with food served.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.
• Make only authorized food substitutions.
• Assist in serving meals when necessary.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.

JOBREQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Must possess, as a minimum, a tenth (10th) grade education.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

• Must have one (1) year of experience as a cook or in food preparation.
• Experience in a health care facility is preferred.