Hospital Kitchen Cook — Diet-Driven, Quality Meals

University-Park-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Center; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cook position at University-Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is responsible for preparing meals following applicable standards, under the Dietitian and Director of Food Services, ensuring quality food service at all times.

This role involves reviewing menus, coordinating with departments, assisting in diet planning, and ensuring procedures meet established policies for residents' nutrition and safety.

Qualifications

• 1 year of dietary/food service experience in a hospital or care facility preferred but not required.
• State Food Service Sanitation certification is required.
• Must read, speak and write English clearly.
• Ability to work independently 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., 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

Food service

English literacy

Independent worker

Job description

The Cook position at University-Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is responsible for preparing meals following applicable standards, under the Dietitian and Director of Food Services, ensuring quality food service at all times.

This role involves reviewing menus, coordinating with departments, assisting in diet planning, and ensuring procedures meet established policies for residents' nutrition and safety.