Dietary Cook

Job Summary

Dahl Memorial Healthcare is seeking a dependable and motivated Dietary Cook to join our Dietary Services team. The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious high-quality meals for patients residents staff and visitors while following established recipes physician-ordered diets and food safety standards. This position helps ensure a positive dining experience by maintaining quality consistency and sanitation in all food preparation and service activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meals according to established menus standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Ensures meals meet physician-ordered therapeutic and modified diet requirements.
• Maintains proper food temperatures portion control and attractive meal presentation.
• Assists with food preparation for breakfast lunch dinner snacks and special events.
• Follows all food safety sanitation infection prevention and HACCP guidelines.
• Properly stores labels and rotates food products using FIFO principles.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment work areas and food preparation surfaces.
• Assists with receiving stocking and monitoring food and supply inventory.
• Reports equipment malfunctions food shortages and safety concerns to the Dietary Manager.
• Works collaboratively with Dietary Services staff and other departments to provide exceptional customer service.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with all hospital policies HIPAA regulations and safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous institutional restaurant or healthcare food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques kitchen equipment and food safety principles.
• Ability to read recipes follow written and verbal instructions and accurately measure ingredients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Certificates and Licensure

• Food Handlers Permit or the ability to obtain one within the required timeframe.
• ServSafe Food Protection certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently bend reach stoop kneel and perform repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to lift push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work in environments with heat steam and varying temperatures.

Why Join Dahl Memorial Healthcare

At Dahl Memorial Healthcare our Dietary Services team plays an essential role in supporting the health and well-being of our patients and residents. We are committed to providing compassionate care maintaining high-quality standards and fostering a collaborative team-oriented work environment where every employee makes a difference.