Dietary Cook

• Ensures adaptive equipment necessary for food consumption is available.

• Works closely with dietary consultants.

• Established quality standards for planning, preparing, and food yield.

• Creates and submits menus that assure nutritional adequacy and variety, including modified diets and special diets.

• Conducts pricing audits annually to ensure cost effectiveness.

• Works closely with RN supervisor regarding dietary orders prescribed by the physician.

• Recommends and/or orders food and other supplies used by the Dietary Department and ensures adequate quantities are on hand.

• Obtains in-service training at least annually.

• Provides training to all new staff.

• Holds in-service training on specific dietary programs as needed, but not less than annually.

• Trains dietary staff in the implementation of dietary procedures and health and safety standards.

• Assists in training staff and individuals about good nutrition and dietary goals.

• Confers with the Administrator in the development of policies, procedures and other written documentation as appropriate.

• Develops written policies and procedures defining the use of acceptable dietary programs.

• Serves as the Team for completing assessments in accordance with the Service Plan schedules.

• Functions as a consultant to staff and families.

• Serves on Health, Safety, Infection Control, and other assigned committees.

• Attends administrative meetings and communicates with staff to enhance the flow of information.

• Serves on other committees as required.

• Ensures positions are filled in a timely manner.

• Provides dietary schedule to the Timekeeper.

• Ensures staff coverage.

• Develops departmental work schedules.

• Completes evaluations and disciplinary actions in a timely manner.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• One years of supervisory experience preferred; One year experience working in a cafeteria/institutional kitchen preferred.
• High school diploma or GED. Some college coursework or vocational school preferred

About our Line of Business

ResCare Community Living has four decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental or cognitive disability. Our community living services are provided in 27 states with several thousand programs and a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: Community Living, Adult Host Homes for adults regardless of disability, Behavioral/Mental Health Support, In-home Pharmacy Solutions, Telecare and Remote Support, Supported Employment and Training Programs, and Day programs. For more information, please visit www.rescarecommunityliving.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $16.50 / Hour