Dietary Cook

1. Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu.

2. Prepares food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies and regulations.

3. Utilizes standardized recipes in the preparation of foods for regular and therapeutic diets.

4. Ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared.

5. Makes only authorized substitutions to the planned menu and records the substitution according to policy.

6. Ensures that food is prepared in accordance with established time schedules.

7. Prepares food for employees and special events as instructed by the supervisor.

8. Keeps work area cleaned and uncluttered during preparation and service of food.

9. Uses the correct portion control utensils during the preparation and service of food.

10. Uses proper technique to taste prepared food to ensure quality taste and palatability prior to service.

11. Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service. Records temperatures of food according to established policy.

12. Serves food according to the planned menu/spreadsheet and the resident's/patient's food preferences and diet order.

13. Ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner.

14. Assists in checking trays during service to ensure that meals are served accurately in accordance with the menu/spreadsheet and the resident's/patient's food preferences and diet order.

15. Ensure that the meals are sent from the kitchen or serving area according to established time schedules.

16. Performs assigned cleaning assignments according to established policies and utilizing the proper cleaning chemicals.

17. Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean matter according to established policies.

18. Labels, dates and stores food properly according to established policies.

19. Ensure that the refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor.