Dietary Cook

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for meal preparation and cooking quality food for our patients.

JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Completes production sheets, food temperature checks, and fridge/freezer checks.

 Adheres to the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Safety Manual regarding all food preparation practices.

 Ensures kitchen equipment clean-up daily.

 Ensures the preparation of all meals.

 Assists with special events.

 Assumes the lead of the department when the dietary manager is unavailable.

 Monitors preparation and service accuracy for all menu items, including proper temperature, taste, consistency, diet restriction, and portion control.

 Follows facility policies and procedures regarding proper sanitation, safety, and infection control as mandated by the Texas Department of Health.

 Prepares and serves special diet orders (such as pureed, low sodium, mechanically soft, cold food preparation, etc.)

 Solves problems with patients and staff positively regarding food requests.

 Works safely with all equipment and duties.

 Assists with all meal transport as needed.

 Ensures adequate staffing for proper kitchen operation, assists with staff training and scheduling, and works open positions as needed.

 Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

 A High School diploma or equivalent is required.

 Graduate of a Culinary School preferred

EXPERIENCE:

 Five (5) years of experience in institutional or commercial food service is preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

 Maintains Food Handler Manager Certification preferred.

 Must obtain current tuberculosis test within the first fourteen (14) days of employment and annually thereafter.

 Maintain current certification in good standing during employment with this facility or obtain it within thirty (30) days of hire.

 Maintain current certification in good standing during employment with this facility or obtain it within thirty (30) days of hire.