About the role

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

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

Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable):

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

Dietary Cook