Healthcare Dining Cook - Patient Diets & Menu Prep

Aperion Care; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperion Care is seeking a Cook to handle food preparation in alignment with federal, state, and local standards and our policies. You will work under the Dietitian and Food Services Director to ensure quality food service for residents.

Responsibilities include reviewing menus, assisting with diet menus, and coordinating with other departments while adhering to established policies and sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications

• One 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

State Food Service Sanitation certification

Job description

Aperion Care is seeking a Cook to handle food preparation in alignment with federal, state, and local standards and our policies. You will work under the Dietitian and Food Services Director to ensure quality food service for residents.

Responsibilities include reviewing menus, assisting with diet menus, and coordinating with other departments while adhering to established policies and sanitation guidelines.