Hospital Kitchen Lead: Special Diets & Sanitation

(Tarpon Bayou Center) SS Pinellas X Community HC, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a hospital/long-term care cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The cook will report to the Dietary Supervisor. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, sanitary kitchen, preparing meals in large quantities according to menus, and ensuring proper portion control.

The role also involves preparing special diets and recording temperatures. The position requires ability to supervise dietary staff when needed, participate in training, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility for at least one year.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
• Ability to prepare special diets accurately. Record food temperatures for the meals.
• Prepare pureed foods.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to supervise and to work under supervision and ensure cleaning schedules are followed.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety compliance

Record temperatures

Team cooperation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS is seeking a hospital/long-term care cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The cook will report to the Dietary Supervisor. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, sanitary kitchen, preparing meals in large quantities according to menus, and ensuring proper portion control.

The role also involves preparing special diets and recording temperatures. The position requires ability to supervise dietary staff when needed, participate in training, and