Cook - Part Time e/o weekend
The Enclave at Rye Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is looking for a talented and hard-working Cook to join our team.
Salary : Up to $21.00 an hour
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.
Salary : Up to $21.00 an hour
The Enclave at Rye Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.