Dietary Cook

The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing meals for residents and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of dining and kitchen areas. This role requires a high level of quality and attention to detail, with a focus on providing excellent customer service to residents and guests.

• Prepare meals and beverages using specific procedures as set by the dietitian or Dietary Director
• Review menu in advance to ensure food and supplies are available or report needs to Dietary Director
• Serve meals using standards to maintain sanitation and quality
• Utilize portion control and avoid food waste in meal preparation and serving
• Store stock appropriately in order to maintain cleanliness and prevent food spoilage
• Accurately record meals served and monitor temperatures of food as required
• Identify and prepare each tray according to resident's diet and choices
• Clean assigned dining areas using appropriate procedures
• Assure meals are served on time
• Ensure compliance with sanitation
• Maintain dietary equipment in a safe, sanitary and functional manner
• Participate in meal planning
• Assure waste/garbage is covered when not in use and disposed of properly
• Provide efficient and courteous service to residents and guests in the dining areas

• High school diploma/GED preferred
• State certification
• Familiar with clinical diets an asset
• Culinary and/or food service experience in a health care facility an asset
• Ability to read and interpret common recipes
• Committed to 100% customer satisfaction and offering highest level of care

• Stand for long periods of time and lift 50+ pounds
• Exposure to biological agents such as viruses and other microbes
• Occasional work during off hours including weekends, nights or holidays