Hospital Kitchen Lead - Diet & Menu Specialist

Fox Hollow Post Acute; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Hollow Post Acute is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. He/she reports to the Dietary Supervisor.

Responsibilities include preparing tasteful meals in large quantities, following menus and portion guides, recording temperatures, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen. A high school diploma and ServSafe certification are required, with hospital/long-term care kitchen experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility for at least one year.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to present information to managers and employees.
• Mathematical skills with fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Prepare tasteful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guides; prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for meals; prepare pureed foods; cooperate with other departments.
• Keep sanitation supplies and cleaning schedules up to date; assist with serving meals.
• Report resident care concerns to Administrator or Director of Nurses and participate in staff training.
• Supervise in absence of the Dietary Supervisor and ensure food presentation is appealing.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Menu following

Reading procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Fox Hollow Post Acute is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. He/she reports to the Dietary Supervisor.

Responsibilities include preparing tasteful meals in large quantities, following menus and portion guides, recording temperatures, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen. A high school diploma and ServSafe certification are required, with hospital/long-term care kitchen experience preferred.