Seasonal Menu Cook for Therapeutic Diets

UVM Health - Porter Medical Center; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cook is responsible for the preparation and implementation of the established seasonal cycle menus at Helen Porter Nursing and Rehabilitation. He/she is under the direct supervision of the Lead Cook and is ultimately supervised by the Nutrition Services Manager.

He/she is responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation of the kitchen, maintaining quality control standards and compliance with regulatory agencies and therapeutic diets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of three years work experience in this position.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Able to follow standardized recipes.
• Prepare foods in compliance with diet orders.
• Able to correctly modify food textures and portion foods.
• Comply with requirements and standards established by regulatory agencies.
• Function as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement the established seasonal cycle menus.
• Ensure safety and sanitation of the kitchen and maintain quality control standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and therapeutic diets.
• Collaborate with Nutrition Services Manager, staff dietitian, support staff and other team members as required.

Skills

Leadership

English language

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

The Cook is responsible for the preparation and implementation of the established seasonal cycle menus at Helen Porter Nursing and Rehabilitation. He/she is under the direct supervision of the Lead Cook and is ultimately supervised by the Nutrition Services Manager.

He/she is responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation of the kitchen, maintaining quality control standards and compliance with regulatory agencies and therapeutic diets.