Cook - Residential, Texas

Job Description

The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and established policies and procedures, and as directed by the Director of Dietary Services and/or Clinical Nutritionist, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Responsibilities

Review menus prior to preparation of food.

Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to each patient.

Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Dietary Services.

Coordinate dietary services with other departments as necessary.

Work with the facility’s clinical nutritionist and dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.

Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Assist in establishing a food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.

Process diet changes and new diets as received from the Nursing Department.

Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.

Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, in-services, etc., as directed.

Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.

Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.

Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.

Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.

Ensure that all meals are correctly prepared and ready to be served at designated meal times

Oversee and help with dishwashing and daily garbage removal

Ensure that receipt of all foods are stored properly and rotated

The Cook should be completely knowledgeable with the day’s menu prior to beginning of meal service. Each customer is greeted, served and thanked appropriately

Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is being served.

Prepare and serve patients nutritional snacks.

Assure that appropriate cutlery and equipment are provided with each meal and/or snack.

Assist the Director of Dietary Services in reviewing treatment plans to assure that a patient’s dietary needs are being met.

Prepare and serve substitute foods to patients who refuse foods served.

This is a full time position that will work Friday 2p-6pm and Saturday-Monday 6am-6:30pm . 

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