Dietary Cook

The Healthcare Resort of Topeka

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DIETARY COOK

Full-Time 6am-2pm (with benefits) and/or Part-Time Evenings & Weekends (no benefits)



*Must have relatable healthcare dietary experience

The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Dietary Supervisor, Administrator or Dietician, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

As a Cook, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include and my not be limited to:


* Review menus prior to preparation of food.


* Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.


* Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Food Services.


* Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary.


* Work with the facility's dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.


* Ensure 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.


* Ensure 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 diet changed and new diets as received from Nursing Services.


* Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.

Safety and Sanitation


* Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with out established policies and procedures.


* Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel.


* Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.


* Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.


* Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.


* Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Director of Food Services immediately.


* Report all accidents/incidents as established by department policies.

Fill out and file reports as directed.


* Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.


* Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.


* Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.


* Report missing/illeg...