Dietary Cook / Manager

Position Summary :

• Prepare meals for residents, family members, and guests, following dietitian designed and approved menus, in a manner that optimizes nutrition and enhances the dining experience.  Consistently uphold the community’s principles, service standards, philosophy, and mission.
• Position Responsibilities – Service Supervise and schedule cooks and dietary aides.
• Work shifts within the budgetary structure of the department.
• Work with community's Executive Director / Administrator to fill in as necessary or when other staff are unavailable.
• Routinely interact with residents to determine and enhance their satisfaction with the meal program.
• Maintain inventory and staff schedules within the financial budget each month and annually.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.
• Ensure an attractive presentation of food on each plate served.
• Prepare meals according to the daily menu plan and / or as directly by supervisor.
• Prepare meals in accordance with sanitary regulations and policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all proper handling, labeling, and storage protocols for all foods.
• Order and stock to meet menu and snack requirements.
• Properly maintain documentation of all temperature charts and records.
• Properly maintain meal consumption of resident and report accordingly.
• Identify and communicate resident’s likes, dislikes, and preferences.
• Adjust or adapt recipes to accommodate specific dietary needs whenever possible.
• Monitor and adhere to portion control standards.
• Communicate any identified resident concerns / issues to the appropriate manager.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.
• Assist in serving meals and bussing tables.
• Participate in and attend all required in-services training sessions.
• Answer business phones and respond to alarms.
• Tour inquiring individuals.
• All other duties assigned.

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Basically, must be able to cook, clean, stock, etc and other duties as required and physically performed by the staff under your supervision.   Work Environment :