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Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing COOK in Nashville, Tennessee

Weekly Pay!! Open Interviews 11a-4p

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of the Dietary Cook position is to prepare food for the residents at the facility.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Administrative Functions

  • Review menus prior to food preparation.

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

  • Complete necessary forms, reports, etc. as requested by the Dietary Manager or Dietitian.

  • Coordinate food preparation services with other department as necessary.

  • Work with the facility’s dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.

  • Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed according to facility policies.

  • Ensure that menus are maintained and filed according to facility policies and procedures.

  • Assist in establishing food service production lines, etc. to assure that meals are prepared on time.

  • Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.Dietary Service Functions

  • Prepare meals according to planned menus.

  • Prepare and serve meals that are tasty and appetizing in appearance.

  • Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

  • Prepare food for therapeutic diets according to planned menus.

  • Prepare food according to standardized recipes and special diet orders.

  • Prepare and serve nutritional supplements and snacks.

  • Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray.

  • Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with food served.

  • Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.

  • Make only authorized food substitutions.

  • Assist in serving meals when necessary.

  • Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

  • Must possess, as a minimum, a tenth (10th) grade education.

  • High School diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:

  • Must have one (1) year of experience as a cook or in food preparation.

  • Experience in a health care facility is preferred.

  • Equal Opportunity Employer

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