Dietary Cook

Immediately Hiring Dietary Cook Starting Rate: $16.
00 Health/dental/vision insurance Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays Opportunities for overtime FUN and friendly work atmosphere - GREAT leadership team! Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Prepares and presents meals; assures that between meals, snacks and beverages for all residents at all times.
Adheres to all nutrition therapy and dietary services programs including: Aventura Dining Services menus and diet manual, nutrition and dining services policies and procedures and internal nutrition programs.
Monitors and documents food temperatures daily as required by Aventura policy and procedures, and all applicable federal state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
Ensures appropriate dietary utensils and equipment are provided with residents' trays.
Assists with daily or scheduled cleaning duties in the dietary department and performs all tasks in accordance with established sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedures.
Monitors walk-in refrigerators and freezer temperatures daily as required by Aventura policy and procedure, and all applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Assists in identifying and storing incoming foods, supplies and equipment.
Recommends to Food Service Director the equipment and supply needs of the department.
Attends and participates in facility training sessions, workshops, seminars, etc.
to keep abreast of current changes in the dining services field.
Maintains resident confidentiality and treats residents with dignity, kindness, and respect.
General Cook Responsibilities: Performs all tasks and duties in an efficient and safe manner following all standard infection control, sanitation, and proper food handling practices and safety guidelines for equipment operation.
Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary.
Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.
Represents Aventura and the Dietary Department in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for others.
Qualifications: High School education or equivalent.
Culinary training and/or minimum six months related experience or equivalent combination of experience and training.
Previous cooking/dining/dietary service experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred.
Walk-ins Welcome! APPLY NOW! Work Setting: Rehabilitation Center Long term care Nursing Home Acute Care Specialty: Geriatrics Job Type: Full Time