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Dietary Cook at Optalis
Southfield, Michigan, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Food Preparation, Nutrition, Sanitation Standards, Recipe Adherence, Diet Order Management, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Teamwork, Communication, Food Safety Compliance

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Cook prepares and serves palatable, nutritious meals that meet residents' dietary needs and preferences in accordance with state and federal regulations. This role ensures food safety, sanitation, and quality standards while contributing to resident satisfaction and quality of life. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes. * Ensure food is prepared and served at the proper temperature and time. * Follow physician-ordered therapeutic diets and resident preferences. * Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and utensils. * Monitor food storage, rotate stock, and minimize waste. * Support survey readiness and food safety compliance. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES * Knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, and sanitation standards. * Ability to follow recipes and diet orders accurately. * Time management and organizational skills. * Teamwork and communication abilities. REQUIRED: * High school diploma or equivalent preferred. * 1+ year institutional food service experience as a cook. PREFERRED: * Experience in healthcare dietary department. PHYSICAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS * Standing/walking most of the shift. * Ability to lift 5--40 lbs and push carts up to 300 lbs with assistance. * Work in hot, humid kitchen environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: * Dependability * Respect for residents * Integrity * Attention to detail Qualifications ServSaf
Responsibilities
The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals that adhere to residents' dietary needs and state/federal regulations. This includes maintaining kitchen sanitation, monitoring food storage, and ensuring food safety standards are met.