Dietary Cook

Responsibilities include participating in food production while following an established menu, standardized recipes, safety/sanitation procedures, and food distribution time schedules. The role requires substantive interaction with residents, families, managers and staff from other departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Prepare meals in accordance with established diets and menus.

· Dish up main foods for residents and for staff.

· Be responsive to residents’ needs and desires as indicated by their eating habits, dietary requirements, and verbal comments.

· Attend and participate in in-service education opportunities.

· Inspect equipment for cleanliness and functional operation.

· Responsible for the preparation of food for breakfast and noon meals to be served at stated times.

· Attend menu conferences and plan food quantities to meet serving needs of the residents.

· Clean and wash small equipment.

· Keep work area clean.

· Supervise dietary aides to meet the overall objectives of the dietary service.

· Set up steam table for breakfast/lunch/dinner.

· Serve breakfast/ lunch/dinner.

· Report to supervisor any problems with staff, food needs or any other irregularities.

· Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

· All other duties assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises Dietary Aides and Servers in the Dietary Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

BETHANY provides security, support and care of the highest possible quality, at levels appropriate to each individual’s needs. BETHANY manages and develops resources responsibly to assure excellent standards of service. Bethany Home is licensed as a Multi-Level Retirement Community with Independent living, Assisted living including Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Adult Day Care and In-Home Care Services.