Therapeutic Diet Cook — Healthcare Facility

The Wellstone Group; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wellstone Group is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare meals per planned menus while following all dietary, safety, and sanitation standards. You will ensure timely meal production and cooperate with nursing and dietary staff to meet residents’ needs.

Responsibilities include menu review, portion control, therapeutic diet prep, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment in a collaborative team setting.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure they are correct.
• Assure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Cook.
• Assure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.
• Others as deem necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., as directed.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Service food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Prepare food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Dietary Manager or assistant.
• Report all accidents/incidents as established by department policies.
• Assist in maintain food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Follow Universal Precautions.
• Assure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.
• Recommend to the Dietary Manager or assistant the equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information
• Assist in serving meals as necessary, and on a timely basis
• Make only authorized substitutions.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals for parties, etc.

Job description

The Wellstone Group is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare meals per planned menus while following all dietary, safety, and sanitation standards. You will ensure timely meal production and cooperate with nursing and dietary staff to meet residents’ needs.

Responsibilities include menu review, portion control, therapeutic diet prep, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment in a collaborative team setting.