Dietary Cook

The Dietary Cook is responsible for:

• Upholding Live Well's mission statement and attending to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail

• For preparing and cooking meals for residents in accordance with their individual dietary needs and preferences

• You will work closely with the dietary team to ensure that meals are nutritious, delicious and meet all dietary requirements and safety standards

Responsibilities:

Meal Preparation, Dietary Compliance, Menu Planning, Food Safety, Quality Control, Inventory Management, Kitchen Maintenance, Team Collaboration,

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Previous experience as cook in healthcare or institutional setting

• Knowledge of dietary requirements

• Familiarly with food safety

• Culinary background or certification from school or program

• Ability to work independently or with a team in a face pace environment

Physical Requirements:

• Standing up to 95% of the time

• Lifting and carrying 25%of the time (up to 50lbs)

• Pushing and pulling 25% of time (up to 50llbs)

• Bending, twisting, reaching, ect.25% of the time

Exposure/ Work Environment:

• Work hours may vary and include holiday evenings, weekends.

• Sounds levels may be high due to machinery

• Chemical exposure

• May be exposed to hot surfaces