Dietary Cook

2 months ago

Leesport, United States Berks County Full time
Job Description

This position assists in directing the food service activities and participates, coordinates, and monitors the food preparation as determined by the day's menu and schedule of activities; plans cooking schedule to have food ready on time in proper quality and quantity; does related work as required. All work performed must comply with infection control guidelines. Employees in this class are responsible for production flow exercising quality standards of food preparation; directs dietary aides assisting with the general preparation of food.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions
  • Plans time schedule for food preparation according to quantity, service time, and available staff, initiating food preparation when necessary.
  • Performs various cooking tasks such as preparing and cooking meats, vegetables, fruits, and preparing special dishes (cook, roast, steam, fry, etc.)
  • Prepares desserts and does baking (macaroni and cheese, meatloaf, cakes, pies, crisps, etc.).
  • Prepares special diet foods.
  • Converts recipes into quantities needed, relating quantity sheets to preparation quantity breakdown for satellite system.
  • Organizes ingredients prior to beginning preparation task.
  • Prepares ingredient list with quantity needed.
  • Prepares a list of all "special" needs for menu.
  • Aids in menu planning and recipe construction.
  • Operates all kitchen cooking and preparation equipment.
  • Keeps kitchen equipment, work area, and utensils clean (i.e. work tables, steamers, kettle, mixers, etc.).
  • Organizes the setup of the hot food stations on trayline.
  • Takes food samples and food temperatures for each meal service.
  • Participates in and directs other dietary employees in filling of food transport equipment for satellite system, ensuring that foods are at the proper temperature.
  • Makes recommendations for utilization of leftovers. Packages food to be returned to the freezer, alerting supervision to prepare action slip.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be at least 18 years of age.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Knowledge of food values, nutrition, principles of cookery and portion control.
  • Knowledge of quantity food preparation and cooking methods in adherence with Infection Control Guidelines.
  • Ability to keep records and create reports.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to plan and lead the work of others engaged in dietary preparation, service and cleanup activities.
  • Ability to handle stress.
  • Physical presence in the facility is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position requires standing for extended periods of time. Position also requires the ability to lift to 50 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in the kitchen of a long-term care facility

This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.

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