COOK Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Dietary Cook position involves preparing food for facility residents, following dietary procedures, and working with the dietitian. Requirements include a minimum 10th-grade education, with 1 year of cooking experience preferred. This role offers weekly pay and equal opportunity employment. Open interviews are conducted from 11am to 4pm.
Job Description
Weekly Pay!! Open Interviews 11a-4p
JOB SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Dietary Cook position is to prepare food for the residents at the facility.
JOB DUTIES AND 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.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
+ Must possess, as a minimum, a tenth (10th) grade education. + High School diploma or GED preferred.
Experience:
+ Must have one (1) year of experience as a cook or in food preparation. + Experience in a health care facility is preferred. • Equal Opportunity Employer
