Dietary Cook
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and serve meals in accordance with planned menus, therapeutic diets, and standardized recipes while ensuring palatable appearance and proper portion control. Review menu extensions, suggest changes to assist the Corporate Dietitian, and make substitutions as needed, recording them on designated forms. Supervise food production and presentation, teach proper food handling techniques, and assure resident meal trays are correct. Complete daily and scheduled cleaning, date and label stored food, and assist in receiving incoming supplies. Meet time schedules for meals and snacks, report accidents and hazardous conditions immediately, and recommend equipment needs to the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures
- Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
- Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
- Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
- Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies
- Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people
- Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability
- Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including exposure to HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B virus
- May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day
Desired Qualifications
- One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)
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