Dietary Cook

The primary purpose of the Dietary Cook position is to prepare food for the residents at the facility.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Administrative Functions

·        Review menus prior to food preparation.

·        Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.

·        Complete necessary forms, reports, etc. as requested by the Dietary Manager or Dietitian.

·        Coordinate food preparation services with other department as necessary.

·        Work with the facility’s dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.

·        Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed according to facility policies.

·        Ensure that menus are maintained and filed according to facility policies and procedures.

·        Assist in establishing food service production lines, etc. to assure that meals are prepared on time.

·        Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.

Dietary Service Functions

·        Prepare meals according to planned menus.

·        Prepare and serve meals that are tasty and appetizing in appearance.

·        Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

·        Prepare food for therapeutic diets according to planned menus.

·        Prepare food according to standardized recipes and special diet orders.

·        Prepare and serve nutritional supplements and snacks.

·        Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray.

·        Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with food served.

·        Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.

·        Make only authorized food substitutions.

·        Assist in serving meals when necessary.

·        Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.

Personnel Functions

·        Develop and maintain a good working relationship with other food service personnel as well as with other department associates so that food services can be properly maintained to meet the resident’s needs.

·        Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

Safety and Sanitation Functions

·        Prepare food according to sanitary regulations as well as facility policy.

·        Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel.

·        Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions procedures when performing daily tasks.

·        Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the Dietary Manager.

·        Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties.

·        Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained in good working order.

·        Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Dietary Manager immediately.

·        Report all accidents/incidents according to facility policy. Complete all necessary reports.

·        Maintain food storage areas in a clean and orderly manner at all times.

·        Dispose of food and waste according to facility policies.

·        Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.

·        Report missing/unreadable labels or MSDSs to Dietary Manager.

Equipment and Supply Functions

·        Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.

·        Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc. as necessary.

·        Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Dietary Manager.

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