Dietary Cook Part-Time
$12,000–$12,000 year
On-siteOssian, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and serve attractive meals meeting customer expectations while maintaining a clean, safe Dining Services environment within facility and regulatory guidelines. Prepare quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus, ensuring proper portioning and serving. Maintain and record assigned temperatures daily, follow temperature regulations for preparing, serving, and storing foods, and clean food service equipment after use. Direct and supervise Dining Aides when needed, have food ready at specified times, and begin meal service on time. Occasionally visit residents to gather feedback, replenish supplies, sweep and mop floors, and open the kitchen if required. Attend in-service educational classes and department meetings. Maintain resident confidentiality and comply with safety and infection control measures.
Required Qualifications
- Have an understanding of Dining Services procedures and practices
- Have interpersonal and managerial skills
- The ability to follow oral, written and verbal instructions
- function independently
- make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
- Must be able to read recipes and menus
- Have a genuine interest in seniors
- willingness to work for the best interest of the residents and facility
- Have personal integrity
- be able to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel
- Be able to work harmoniously with Dining Services staff and all other facility personnel
- Requires judgment in prioritizing the performance of tasks, duties and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures
- The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information
- stay within Corporate Compliance
- Patience
- a cheerful disposition
- enthusiasm
- a willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
- The ability to adhere to professional code of ethics
- The ability to relate information concerning a resident's condition
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- ServSafe certified
- be willing to obtain certification
- At least one (1) year of experience in a similar position
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