Dietary Cook

Dietary Cook

This position may work at Mennonite Memorial Home or Maple Crest - both located in Bluffton. Gain meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of our residents! We offer unique benefits such as having a pool and gym area available to all employees. We are a nonprofit employer. The duties of dietary cook are as follows:

The cook prepares menu-listed foods in large quantities at prescribed serving schedules (e.g., follow recipes; measures ingredients; operates ovens, stove, food processor, microwave, steamer, toasters, blender, meat slicer, grill, fryers, mixer, etc.); visually inspects delivered food to verify quality of food; uses food thermometers to ensure proper temperature of food is reached and maintained during preparation and serving; prepares specialized diet items as required in accordance with approved recipes as directed; prepares food for meetings, parties, and seasonal events requiring food service as assigned.

Assist with coordination of food service; sets up food carts, visually inspects plated food to ensure attractive presentation of food before serving; pushes and pulls carts with food and dishes. Delivers food carts to and from dining rooms as assigned, assists with serving meals as assigned.

Cleans work area and service equipment and cleans other areas as needed, cleans pots, pans and utensils; maintains cleanliness of equipment repair and maintenance needs to the Food Service Director; removes trash from kitchen and takes to appropriate location.