Dietary Cook

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LOGIN Dietary Cook Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing DESCRIPTION

**JOB SUMMARY:**

The primary purpose of the Dietary Cook position is to prepare food for the residents at the facility.

**JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

* Administrative Functions

* Review menus prior to food preparation.

* Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.

* Complete necessary forms, reports, etc. as requested by the Dietary Manager or Dietitian.

* Coordinate food preparation services with other department as necessary.

* Work with the facilitys dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.

* Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed according to facility policies.

* Ensure that menus are maintained and filed according to facility policies and procedures.

* Assist in establishing food service production lines, etc. to assure that meals are prepared on time.

* Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.Dietary Service Functions

* Prepare meals according to planned menus.

* Prepare and serve meals that are tasty and appetizing in appearance.

* Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

* Prepare food for therapeutic diets according to planned menus.

* Prepare food according to standardized recipes and special diet orders.

* Prepare and serve nutritional supplements and snacks.

* Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the residents meal tray.

* Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with food served.

* Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.

* Make only authorized food substitutions.

* Assist in serving meals when necessary.

* Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS:**

**Education:**

* Must possess, as a minimum, a tenth (10th) grade education.

* High School diploma or GED preferred.

**Experience:**

* Must have one (1) year of experience as a cook or in food preparation.

* Experience in a health care facility is preferred.

***** *Equal Opportunity Employer*

LOCATION 306 W. Due West Avenue Madison, TN 37115