Dietary Cook

Job overview

The Dietary Cook role is an onsite position located in Davenport, IA. Compensation is not specified for this role, which supports the dietary department at Ivy at Davenport. This role exists to prepare and cook resident meals in a skilled nursing facility, ensuring that all dietary guidelines and quality standards are met. The cook contributes to the facility's mission by providing nutritious and appetizing meals that enhance the lives of the residents.

What you'll do

• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.
• 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 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 ensure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

davenport ia

ivy at davenport

dietary cook

skilled nursing

food service

healthcare

daily pay

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Free $10k Life Insurance, Daily Pay, Referral Bonuses, Employee Recognition program, Access Perks.

Why this role

Daily Pay access, free $10k Life Insurance, referral bonuses, and employee discount program.

About the employer

Ivy at Davenport is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.