Dietary Cook

Joining The Briarwood Team has Perks$18.00 per hourSame Day Pay AvailableFull Benefits PackagePTOFlexible SchedulePosition Summary:Prepares and serves meals according to cycle's menu; monitors methods of food handling, preparation, meal service and equipment cleaning. The cook reports directly to the Dietary Manager.Same Day Pay AvailableQualifications:High School graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets is preferred. Minimum one (1) year food service experience in health care dietary setting is desired. Have general knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving. Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public.Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments.Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation. Must be patient and tolerate toward residents, family members and co-workers.Duties: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.PHCM2