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Job Description
Dietary Cook / Technician (Nashville, TN) Buffalo Valley Inc. - 3.2 Nashville, TN Job Details Part-time | Full-time 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications CPR Certification Food service inventory management Food preparation equipment operation Full Job Description
JOB TITLE
: Dietary / Technician - Full Time and Part Time
LOCATION
: Nashville TN Detox Facility
SCHEDULE
: 1st and 2ND Shift including weekends / holidays
SALARY :
D.O.E. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Must have strong commercial kitchen experience , exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage food inventory sourced from donations and food trucks. Full kitchen management, from menu planning and meal preparation to ensuring safety, cleanliness, and order in a recovery-focused environment. Prepare, cook, and serve hot, balanced meals and staff using commercial-grade equipment. Creativity is essential for preparing nutritious, satisfying meals with limited ingredients Plans and coordinates standards and procedures of food storage, preparation, and service; equipment and department sanitation; and employee/client safety. Supervises the putting up of stock, using proper storage procedures, i.e., like items together, labels facing front, dating stock when necessary, etc. Supervises the cleaning of work area and sanitizing of work surfaces, mopping of floors, taking out trash, and completion of other assigned chores. Confers with Dietary Supervisor to ensure that menus and department policies conform to nutritional standards, government regulations, and internal procedures. Reviews individual client's special diet information/needs with Primary Counselor. Provides nutritious meals that meet the client's medical/physical needs. (This does not include personal preferences.) Inspects food, food preparation and storage areas. Ensures that hairnets and gloves are worn by food preparers in both the preparation and serving of the food. Adheres to diet manual, demonstrating accuracy in weighing, measuring and proportioning food. Completes weekly department checks, ensuring cleanliness of facility and reports any needed repairs or replacements. Is familiar with company policies and procedures, including safety standards and fire/disaster plans. Demonstrates the ability to lift 50 pounds and/or to assess the lift load in order to request assistance and stand for long periods. Provides high-quality food according to standardized recipes in a cost-effective manner. Plans cooking schedules to have food prepared on time, in order to serve hot. Monitors food for correct temperature prior to serving. Demonstrates understanding and working knowledge of proper techniques for food preparation, including modified diets. Implements diet changes; allows for late arrivals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and Knowledge with commercial, kitchen equipment Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily Some computer skills. Ability to type 20 wpm. Able to communicate both verbally and in writing. Keeps a current CPR and First Aid certifications, required Pass Background Check and Drug Screen, required Valid TN D.L. with "F" endorsement required ; "F" endorsement can be obtained once hire EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Minimum 2 years' experience, required , in a commercial or institutional kitchen (detox, hospital, or cafeteria preferred). Valid Food Handler's or ServSafe Certification, required Familiarity with modified diets and nutritional standards High School Diploma or
GED BENEFITS AVAILABLE
Health Vision Dental insurance Paid Vacation and Sick time 401K Life Insurance (Company Paid) Life Insurance (Voluntary purchase)
Optional:
AFLAC policies available through payroll deduction Please apply online at https://buffalovalley.e3applicants.com/ Buffalo Valley is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Buffalo Valley does not discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
