Lead Dietary Cook: Special Diets & Large-Scale Meals

Great Plains Post Acute; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Post Acute in Wichita, KS, is seeking a cook to support kitchen operations in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor and ensure safe, sanitary food preparation for residents.

You will follow menus, prepare varied meals, manage portion control, and assist with serving while maintaining quality and safety standards. Experience in hospital or long-term care settings is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Should have experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

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 to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
• Participate in orientation and training of dietary staff.
• Make the presentation of the food appealing to residents.

Skills

Read procedures

Read and follow recipes

Present information to managers

Practical problem solving

Interpret instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PCC

Job description

Great Plains Post Acute in Wichita, KS, is seeking a cook to support kitchen operations in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor and ensure safe, sanitary food preparation for residents.

You will follow menus, prepare varied meals, manage portion control, and assist with serving while maintaining quality and safety standards. Experience in hospital or long-term care settings is desirable.