Healthcare Kitchen Cook — Menu & Diet Coordination

Aperion Care; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include reviewing menus, developing policies, planning diet menus, coordinating with other departments, and adhering to all food service procedures. State sanitation certification and good English communication are required.

Qualifications

• One year dietary/food service experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or related medical facility preferred.
• State Food Service Sanitation certification required.
• Ability to read, speak and write English clearly.
• Ability to work independently with integrity and collaboratively with residents and staff.

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; ensure 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.
• Ensure that all food service procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

Skills

Dietary/food service experience

Sanitation certification

English proficiency

Independent工作能力

Job description

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

Responsibilities include reviewing menus, developing policies, planning diet menus, coordinating with other departments, and adhering to all food service procedures. State sanitation certification and good English communication are required.