Dietary Cooks

• Essential Functions

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service.

• Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedule.

• Prepare, season, cook and serve for assigned meal; ensure appropriate portioned servings according to portion control standards.

• Prepare nutritional snacks for clients as directed by Dietary Manager.

• Determine amount and type of food and supplies as required for daily menus.

• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by the Dietary Manager.

• Maintains compliance with all HIPAA regulations.

• Perform other department duties assigned by the Dietary Manager.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year food experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions
• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances
• Must have excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with personnel, Residents, families, and visitors.
• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be flexible to work varied schedule based on special events, emergencies, programs, and trips.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects.
• Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.