Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Weekend COOK

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, Nashville

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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:

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Administrative Functions
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Review menus prior to food preparation.
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Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
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Complete necessary forms, reports, etc. as requested by the Dietary Manager or Dietitian.
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Coordinate food preparation services with other department as necessary.
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Work with the facility’s dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
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Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed according to facility policies.
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Ensure that menus are maintained and filed according to facility policies and procedures.
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Assist in establishing food service production lines, etc. to assure that meals are prepared on time.
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Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.Dietary Service Functions
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Prepare meals according to planned menus.
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Prepare and serve meals that are tasty and appetizing in appearance.
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Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
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Prepare food for therapeutic diets according to planned menus.
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Prepare food according to standardized recipes and special diet orders.
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Prepare and serve nutritional supplements and snacks.
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Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray.
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Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with food served.
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Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.
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Make only authorized food substitutions.
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Assist in serving meals when necessary.
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Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

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Must possess, as a minimum, a tenth (10th) grade education.
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High School diploma or GED preferred.
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Experience:

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Must have one (1) year of experience as a cook or in food preparation.
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Experience in a health care facility is preferred.
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Equal Opportunity Employer