DIETARY ASSOCIATE - COOK

Prepare meals and snacks for residents according to daily menus, recipes, and special diet guidelines while ensuring balanced nutrition. Taste, smell, and observe food to verify conformance with appearance standards and portion sizes, then serve using standard measuring tools. Provide seconds as needed and monitor resident satisfaction through walk-throughs and conversations. Maintain a sanitary kitchen environment by cleaning equipment, washing and sanitizing dishes, and managing dishwashing processes. Ensure refrigerators and freezers are covered, dated, and maintained at proper temperatures, discarding outdated food promptly. Demonstrate responsibility for the food service operation in the manager's absence, participate in fire drills, and maintain resident confidentiality.