Dietary Cook Part-Time at Links Healthcare

Campbell, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Meal Preparation, Dietary Planning, Food Safety, Sanitation, Therapeutic Diets, Texture Modified Diets, Portion Control, Infection Control, Menu Review, Temperature Monitoring, Resident Care, Team Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At Baywood Post-Acute, we believe great care starts with a great team! As a 45-bed, 5-star skilled nursing facility in Campbell, CA, we foster a supportive, team-driven environment where your skills are valued, growth is encouraged, and your work makes a real difference. If you're looking for a rewarding career with purpose, join us today! Where Care Meets Heart! Overview of the position: The Dietary Cook role functions to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulation, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Dietitian and/or Dietary Services Supervisor, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times. As Cook, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Duties and Responsibilities: Administrative Functions: * Review menus prior to preparation of food. * Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary. * Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies. * Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures. * Process and communicate diet changes and new diets as ordered when Dietary Services Supervisor (DSS) is not present. * Record food and equipment temperatures regularly per policy and procedure. * Oversee meal service when the supervisor is not present. * Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed. * Participate in and implement recommendations from committees (Infection Control, Safety, Dining, Resident Council and Resident Satisfaction, etc.) as directed/necessary. Personnel Functions: * Meet with dietary personnel, as necessary, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services. * Develop and maintain good working relationships with other dietary and facility staff and residents. * Maintain resident rights at all times (knocking before entering rooms, maintaining confidentiality of all information, reviewing resident complaints and reporting to Dietary Services Supervisor (DSS). * Ensure that department personnel, residents, visitors, etc., follow established dietary policies and procedures at all times. * Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department. * Participate actively in the dietary department as a team player. * Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability to other responsible department personnel. * Assist in establishing food service production lines, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time. * Report absenteeism and tardiness to the Supervisor of Dietary Services. * Report all occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the Dietary Services Supervisor. * Attend meetings and in-service training as directed. Dietary Service: * Prepare palatable and appetizing meals in accordance with planned menus and temperature requirements on a timely basis. * Prepare food for therapeutic and texture modified diets in accordance with planned menus with established portion control procedures. * Assist in preparing and serving residents nutritional snacks and nourishments as ordered as needed. * Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray, including special equipment, isolation equipment, etc. as ordered. * Prepare and serve alternate food choices to residents who refuse foods served in compliance with the resident's diet order. Safety and Sanitation: * Perform duties in accordance with regulations and established policies and procedures. * Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks. * Perform scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures. * Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately. * Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur. * Ensure that food storage areas are clean and properly arranged at all times. * Ensure that refuse is properly disposed of. * Be sure that dietary personnel wear protective clothing/devices when performing tasks that involve handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids. * Report missing/illegible labels or MSDSs to your supervisor. * Ensure that fire protection and prevention programs are maintained by department personnel in accordance with our fire safety policies and procedures. * Maintain proper personal hygiene and cleanliness, practicing proper handwashing, glove, hairnet and apron use, keeping hands and nails clean, avoiding jewelry, etc. Experience: * One (1) year dietary experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required. One (1) year cooking experience required. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law. This position is for part-time on-call work.

Responsibilities

Prepare palatable and appetizing meals in accordance with planned menus and therapeutic diet requirements. Ensure all food service operations adhere to federal, state, and local safety and sanitation standards.