Dietary Cook Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Dietary Cook to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Cleans work areas and all equipment used in food preparation;
- Assists with the evacuation of kitchen or dining area in the event of fire or other emergency;
- Prepares hot and cold food (entrees, soups, salads, etc.) following established recipes for all meal services and special events;
- Completes any reports or logs;
- Follows safety and sanitation rules and practices.
Requirements:
- Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed;
- One year of relevant experience;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Experience in SNF helpful;
- Dietary Cook experience in a long-term care facility;
- Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy;
- Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace;
- Prior experience in cooking strongly preferred;
- Must complete state approved coursework regarding modified diets and sanitation within 90 days of employment;
- Must have experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities;
- Must have knowledge of elementary math;
- Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations;
- Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety;
- Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions;
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).