Dietary Cook

Description

Prepares meals according to recipes, presents meals in accordance with established meal schedules, washes dishes and equipment used in preparation and maintains general kitchen sanitation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs quality assurance functions as assigned by Director of Dietary Services.  
• Completes cleaning checklist.
• Inventories, puts away and checks freight for quality.
• Maintains and cleans kitchen and equipment.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation.
• Measures chemical levels in sanitation mixture to ensure compliance with standards.
• Keeps stock updated and reports food and supply needs to Director of Dietary Services.
• Stocks lounges on each unit.
• Monitors temperatures on salad bar, steam table, freezer, walk-in, beverages and dishwasher.
• Reviews menu to determine type and quantity of meats, vegetables, soups, salads and desserts to be prepared.
• Prepares, presents and serves food in accordance with established meal schedules.
• Prepares meals according to recipes, ensuring that the food is cooked and served according to health and safety standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with others.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position including walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds, extending; and safely working from a ladder.
• If in recovery from a Substance Use Disorder, must demonstrate sobriety, self-care, integrity, emotional stability, personal wellbeing, effective communication of needs, self-awareness, and the ability to maintain a low risk of harm to self or others.   
• Must pass pre-hire requirements including a criminal background check, urinalysis (UA), and TB test.
• Must obtain CPR certification within ninety (90) days of hire.