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Dietary Cook-LTC

Selectis Health, Tulsa, OK, United States


Southern Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center is currently seeking an energetic

Dietary Cook

with a go-getter attitude to join our team in Tulsa, OK.

Benefits

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance (75% of employee portion paid by company)

Dental (50% employee portion paid by company)

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Ancillary

Paid Time-Off

General Purpose
Prepare food in accordance with prescribed resident diet specification, facility procedures, and dietary and sanitary regulations under the supervision of the Dietary Manager.

Essential Job Functions

Prepare and cook resident meals in quantities according to menu and number of persons served.

Prepare meals according to proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization and yield of meats and other foods.

Clean work area and equipment in accordance with sanitation requirements.

Taste, smell, and observe all foods prepared to confirm with recipes, and good taste and appetizing appearance.

Consistently prepare meals on time so that serving schedules are being met.

Serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for completeness and accuracy.

Monitor portion control guidelines for individual residents to prevent food waste.

Prepare foods for facility personnel, families, visitors, and for special occasions and events as directed by the administrator.

Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portion, and temperature control procedures and facility policies.

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

Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.

Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill & Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.

Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.

Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.

Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.

Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in preparing foods in large quantities.

Organized and detailed in work performance.

Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.

Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.

Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.

Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.

Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.

Working Conditions

Subject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptions.

Fast paced, required to make decisions quickly.

Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

May work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Meet general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which may include a medical and physical examination.

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL: It is the express policy and intent of this facility that the employment relationship is one created and governed by the continuing will of both parties. I understand and agree that my employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of my wages and salary, be terminated at any time without prior notice and without cause by either party, unless provided otherwise by a written agreement signed by the President of this company.

NONDISCRIMINATORY STATEMENT: This facility does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, creed, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status with regard to employment.

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