Dietary Cook

ROLE:
Participate in food service and food preparation activities while adhering to high-quality standards and sanitation procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Work with dietary coordinator to plan and execute patient menus
· Provide PCU staff and patients with patient menu options weekly
· Prepare and deliver patient meals according to menu, patient dietary preferences and in compliance with special diets
· Prepare and maintain food at required temperatures in accordance with federal and state regulations
· Ensure patient meals are delivered at the specified times in policy and procedure
· Prepare adequate meal options for patients and maintain the nourishment areas for PCU staff to serve after dietary service hours
· Check and record required documentation logs
· Ensure kitchen equipment is in good working order and maintained per manufacturers guidelines and kept in clean conditions
· Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors
· Transport meals to other locations as needed
· Work with dietary coordinator to maintain adequate food and supplies based on menus and patient census
· Receive and inspect food service deliveries to ensure quality and accuracy
· Plan and execute catering requests as needed
· Other duties as assigned
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Excellent computer skills
· Proven performance in meeting deadlines with a high rate of accuracy
· Excellent telephone skills
· Knowledge of therapeutic diets and guidelines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
· High School Diploma Required
Experience:
· Working knowledge of health care food service preferred
Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable):
· ServSafe – will be required within 6 months

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
· Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, in excess of four hours per day
· Walking, standing, sitting, driving
· Hand dexterity to include writing, typing, filing records
· Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
· Specific vision abilities required are close vision and distance vision with the ability to adjust focus