Dietary Cook

PREVIOUS COOKING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Shift: 4 days a week 2pm-7pm, 7am-7pm every other weekend (32 hours/week)
Pay: $14-16/hr based on experience

SUMMARY
Assists in the food preparation and serving of meals to individuals receiving services, maintains and cleans the kitchen and dining area, and provides assistance in a manner that supports the personal dignity of the individuals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:

Learns standard dietary practices and skills through active on-the-job training under more experienced staff.
Prepares all menu items using established departmental policies and procedures.
Assures presentation and preparation of all menu items adhere to established standards, procedures and policies.
Develops and maintains adequate food/supplies, orders as required.
Maintains appearance of all equipment and serving utensils.
Maintains cleanliness of kitchen area on an on-going basis.
Reports any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents to supervisor.
Adheres to policy requiring the timely reporting of individual receiving services and/or employee injuries evidenced by his/her attendance at orientation and annual mandatory education programs.
Understands, complies with, and promotes all rules regarding individuals’ rights.
Promotes independence, choice, and empowerment of individuals receiving services and treats individuals with dignity and respect.
Performs other related duties and activities as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None required.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• None required.

Other Skills and Abilities:

N/A

Other Requirements:

N/A

Physical Requirements:

• Medium Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.