Dietary Cook - Full-Time - 1st Shift

Twin Oaks Health and Rehab Operations LLC
US - Kansas - Lansing
January 7, 2025
Hospitality

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Cook prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Director of Food Services

Comply with the Facility's personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures
Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator, Director of Nursing or Charge Nurse on Duty
Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information
Report to work on time and as scheduled
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the Director of Food Services
Assures staff compliance to all state and federal regulations
Complies with schedule as established by Dietary Manager
Review menus prior to preparation
Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident
Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies
Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time
Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services
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
Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with foods served
Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served
Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies
Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel
Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks
Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures
Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained
Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times
Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available
Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary
Recommend to the Director of Food Services the equipment and supply needs of the department
Make only authorized food substitutions
Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc
Report missing/illegible labels or safety data sheets to the Director of Food Services
Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Director of Food Services immediately
Report all accidents/incidents as established by department policies. Fill out and file reports as directed

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