Dietary Cook

Job Type: Full-time/Part-time

Job Description

Performs a variety of dining service functions in the preparation and/or serving of food, maintaining clean, sanitary, and organized conditions of the dining and food service areas, facilities, and equipment.

Prepares meals in an efficient and appealing manner according to the provided menus and recipes while directing other staff as needed to ensure a quality food products provided for the residents. This may be under the directions of the consulting dietician.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by those occupying this position. The job description and job functions described herein are subject to possible modification by ODC in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED required.
2. Two years or equivalent of institutional cooking, prep cooking or kitchen work preferred.
3. Ability to plan, organize, interpret, make independent decisions and direct work of employees.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical requirements and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; taste or smell; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Is subject to high humidity in the dishwashing area; high heat in the food production area and cold air when in the walk-in refrigerator or freezer.

Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Is subject to exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within guidelines of standard precautions.

Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed. Needs to practice good kitchen safety utilizing equipment within guidelines of standard precautions.

Essential Functions Testing (EFT)

The employee must have the ability to lift and carry a 50lb load from a height of 50 inches and carry a distance of 5ft and place at a height of 36 inches; walk continuously for ½ mile; push a wheelchair with a load of 200lbs; reach to a height of 76 inches using both upper extremities; lift/carry 50 lbs and push/pull 30lbs; perform 1 full squat.

Salary: From $12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

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