Dietary-cook

Homestead Post Acute

Prepare large quantity meals
Follow portion control guides
Maintain kitchen sanitation standards
The cook is responsible for managing and operating the kitchen when the Dietary Supervisor is absent

Job Summary

  • The cook is responsible for managing and operating the kitchen when the Dietary Supervisor is absent.
  • Essential duties include preparing tasteful meals in large quantities while strictly following menus and portion control guides.
  • The role requires maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen environment while ensuring all cleaning schedules are followed.

Matching Summary

The cook is responsible for managing and operating the kitchen when the Dietary Supervisor is absent.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prepare large quantity meals
  • Follow portion control guides
  • Maintain kitchen sanitation standards
  • Record food temperatures accurately
  • Prepare pureed foods for special diets
  • Supervise staff in absence of supervisor

Nice-to-have

  • Make food presentation appealing to residents
  • Cooperate with personnel across departments
  • Participate in staff orientation and training
  • Report resident care concerns promptly

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum one year experience as a cook in hospital or long term care
  • Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate
  • Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred
  • Remain in good standing with Department of Public Health

Work Rights

Not specified

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