Job Description

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS:

• Review menus prior to preparation of food and follow recipes during food preparation.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure they are correct.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Dietary Manager.
• Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility's dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Assure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
• Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of Cook.
• Assure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Process and follow diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.
• Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.

DIETARY SERVICE:

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearances.
• 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.

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY FUNCTIONS:

• Assure that food and supplies for the next meal are prepped and available.
• Assists in rotating stock, inventorying, dating, and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc. as necessary.
• Recommend to the Dietary Manager the equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Ensure that all opened food in refrigerator and freezer is covered and labeled with date.