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Skilled Dietary Chef - NHC HealthCare Laurens

Job Category: Dietary Requisition Number: DIETA02504

Position Overview

The Skilled Dietary Chef is responsible for culinary tasks aimed at upholding exceptional standards of food quality and hygiene.

Key Qualifications:

  • A genuine passion for food service and a desire to work with elderly and healthcare patients.
  • Willingness to acquire culinary skills and knowledge in food preparation.
  • Understanding of therapeutic and modified diet requirements for patient meal preparation.
  • Ability to interpret standardized recipes for large-scale food production.
  • Knowledge of sanitation protocols and commitment to daily adherence.
  • Capability to perform repetitive tasks consistently.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in following both verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English effectively.
  • Familiarity with chemical labels and safety data sheets, ensuring safe usage.
  • Good mental and physical health is essential.
  • Leadership qualities to guide and collaborate with dietary team members.
  • Commitment to teamwork and productivity across all dietary and departmental functions.
  • Reliability in fulfilling job responsibilities and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
  • Possession of or willingness to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate or complete a Sanitation Course as mandated by state regulations.
  • Ability to work under supervision.

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate initiative and make independent decisions when necessary.
  • Manage the dietary department in the absence of the dietary manager and act as a supervisor when required.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of all relevant regulations affecting dietary operations.
  • Ensure the dietary department is safe, secure, and sanitary, reporting any issues to the dietary manager.
  • Practice good judgment in conserving supplies and minimizing food waste.
  • Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies to ensure quality and prevent waste.
  • Review menus and prepare meals according to dietary specifications.
  • Test and taste foods for quality assurance and adjust as necessary.
  • Ensure timely meal preparation and service for all customers.
  • Check accuracy of diet trays before delivery.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area and complete assigned cleaning tasks.
  • Communicate effectively with staff, patients, and their families.
  • Process new diet orders and updates as needed.
  • Adhere to departmental dress code.
  • Perform additional tasks as required.

NHC HealthCare Laurens is committed to providing quality care and service to our patients.