Dietary Cook

The Tulsa Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and skilled Dietary Cook to join our Food and Nutrition Services team. As a Dietary Cook, you will play a crucial role in preparing nutritious and delicious meals for our residents, while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.

As a Dietary Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals according to established menus and recipes. You will work closely with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services to ensure that all meals are prepared on time and to the highest standard. You will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to food safety guidelines, and ensuring that all food is stored and served in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

• Prepare and cook meals according to established menus and recipes

• Work closely with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services to ensure that all meals are prepared on time and to the highest standard

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to food safety guidelines

• Ensure that all food is stored and served in accordance with facility policies and procedures

• Assist with food preparation for special events and functions

• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed

• Participate in quality control measures to ensure that all food meets quality and safety standards

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• One (1) year dietary/food service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position

• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary

• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position

• Ability to work in a ventilated, well-lit area with frequent interruptions

• Ability to communicate effectively with medical and nursing staff, and other departments

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities

• Ability to adapt to changing situations and prioritize tasks effectively

Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of the facility, including the facility's compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment. Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance. Violations, including failure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and [insert state civil rights law], it is the policy of [Facility Name] to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [include name and/or department, telephone, and e-mail address].

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing exceptional food service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. To apply, please submit your application and resume to [insert contact information].