Memory Care Dietary Cook - Nutritious, Specialized Diets

Apploi; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO Plan

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Dietary Cook at the Memory Care Center at Emerald in Claremore, OK. The role is full-time, 6:30am–4:30pm with alternating weekends, in a clinical healthcare kitchen.

You will prepare nutritious meals following menus and dietary guidelines, maintain a clean kitchen, and support the dietary team to accommodate residents’ dietary needs. Qualifications include a high school diploma (culinary certification preferred) and proven cooking experience in healthcare or institutional

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification or degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience as a cook, preferably in a healthcare or institutional setting.
• Physical requirements: Ability to lift and move heavy objects, stand for extended periods, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Communications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to planned menus, dietary guidelines, and individual resident needs, including specialized diets.
• Menu Adherence: Follow standardized recipes and portion control procedures to ensure consistency and quality of meals.
• Kitchen Safety: Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Resident Needs: Adjust recipes and meal plans to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Inventory Management: Assist in ordering and stocking food supplies, ensuring inventory levels are maintained.
• Collaboration: Work with dietary staff and healthcare professionals to review menus and adapt to dietary changes.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food temperatures, portion sizes, and dietary modifications.
• Training: Participate in ongoing training to stay current with food safety standards and culinary practices.

Skills

Food safety

Recipe adherence

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certification or degree (preferred)

Job description

Apploi is seeking a Dietary Cook at the Memory Care Center at Emerald in Claremore, OK. The role is full-time, 6:30am–4:30pm with alternating weekends, in a clinical healthcare kitchen.

You will prepare nutritious meals following menus and dietary guidelines, maintain a clean kitchen, and support the dietary team to accommodate residents’ dietary needs. Qualifications include a high school diploma (culinary certification preferred) and proven cooking experience in healthcare or institutional