Therapeutic Diet Chef for Senior Care

Arborsofohio; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Arbors at Springfield in Springfield, OH is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents and staff, following menus and therapeutic diets. You will handle food safely, review menus, and ensure meals are tasty and served at the proper temperatures.

Responsibilities include adapting meals to individual resident needs, using standardized recipes, and maintaining clean work areas while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of tenth grade or above; GED or high school diploma preferred.
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred.
• Six months’ experience in large quantity food preparation; therapeutic diet experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu, as well as employees and special events, as instructed by the supervisor.
• Prepares alternative items to meet residents’ individual needs and food preferences.
• Prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures.
• Makes only authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change according to established policy.
• Ensures that food tastes good and is served at the appropriate temperature in an attractive, appetizing manner.

Skills

Safe food handling

Basic nutrition

Quantity food production

Basic math

Effective communication

Detail oriented

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Arbors at Springfield in Springfield, OH is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents and staff, following menus and therapeutic diets. You will handle food safely, review menus, and ensure meals are tasty and served at the proper temperatures.

Responsibilities include adapting meals to individual resident needs, using standardized recipes, and maintaining clean work areas while adhering to safety standards.