Dietary cook (Nursing Home Exp Preferred)

Golfcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Position PurposePrepares and serves nourishing and attractive meals and other foods as required to support the menu specific to diet orders and other center events.Qualifications:High school diploma, preferred. Ability to read, write and do math needed for recipes required.Two years as Cook in a large-scale cooking operation preferred.Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesUsesStandardPrecautionsasoutlinedinpoliciesand procedures.Followsestablishedsafetypoliciesand procedures.Observessafetyneedsofpatientsasindicatedincare plan.Wearsand/orusessafetyequipmentandsupplieswhenindicatedandproperlytrainedto use.Operates,cleansandstoreskitchenequipmentinasafe manner.IdentifieslocationofMSDSforchemicalsused.Isfamiliarwitheyewash stations.Reviewsmenus,patientcensusinformation,productionguidesandpre-prepsheetstodeterminetypeand quantities of food to be prepared.Preparesmealitemsaccordingtoplannedmenusandstandardizedrecipes;referstofoodservicedirectoror dietitian the need for menu changes.Preparesfoodaccordingtosafefoodhandlingguidelines.Preparesfoodinatimelymannertopreservefoodqualityandservesmealon time.Operatesavarietyofkitchenutensilsandequipmentsuchasblenders,mixer,foodslicer,steamer,food processor, convention oven, range and tilt skillet.Preparesconsistencymodifiedanddietfoods appropriately.Bakes,roasts,broils,andsteamsfooditemstopreparefor consumption.Promotescustomerserviceandpatientenjoymentofmealsand dining.Advocatesforpatientstohonortheirchoicesinfoodand dining.Usesmenusandtrayticketstoservemeals correctly.Meetsmealschedulesandhasmealsreadytoserveon time.Servesmealsattractivelyusingappropriategarnishes,servingutensilsand dinnerware.Preparesandassistswithspecialfunction meals.BENEFITSComprehensive medical benefitsDental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness,Hospital Indemnity, identity theft, auto insurance, pet insuranceCompetitive RatesEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time Off planFree CEU's Employee Recognition ProgramOpportunity for Growth and DevelopmentGreat team environmentThe company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability,genetic information,service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit.