Part-Time Dietary Cook — Hospital Kitchen

Rocky-Mountain-Care; Mapleton (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Care in Utah seeks a Dietary Cook to prepare meals for residents in accordance with dietary plans and safety rules. You will work with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services and help ensure meals are appetizing and served on time.

The role requires a current Food Handlers Permit, ability to read and follow menus and recipes, and a willingness to work weekends or evenings as needed. Prior supervisory experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Current/Active Food Handlers Permit.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• One (1) year dietary/food service supervisory experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to food preparation and prepares the meals.
• Work with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implements recommended changes as required.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Ensures that food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submits to the Dietitian/Director of Food Services.
• Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure meals are prepared on time.
• Processes diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.
• Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepares and serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance.
• Assist in serving meals, as necessary, on a timely basis.
• Serves meals in accordance with standardized portion control procedures.
• Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes, therapeutic diets and special diet orders.
• Ensures appropriate utensils and equipment are provided with the resident’s meal tray.
• Prepares bedtime snacks.
• Prepares and serves substitute foods to residents who refused foods served.
• Assists/directs daily cleaning duties in accordance to established policies and procedures.
• Assists in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.
• Ensures that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment are maintained at adequate levels.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Food Handlers Permit

Job description

Rocky Mountain Care in Utah seeks a Dietary Cook to prepare meals for residents in accordance with dietary plans and safety rules. You will work with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services and help ensure meals are appetizing and served on time.

The role requires a current Food Handlers Permit, ability to read and follow menus and recipes, and a willingness to work weekends or evenings as needed. Prior supervisory experience is preferred but not required.