Dietary Cook
Blythe Post Acute
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Prepared, apportioned and served menu and specialized food items developed to meet facility residents' unique dietary needs.
- Communicated with supervisor to discuss menu items, ingredients and nutritional values.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department regulations and safety protocols.
- Assisted in menu planning, incorporating seasonal ingredients for optimal taste and nutritional value.
- Kept accurate records of patient dietary information for reference during meal planning and preparation stages.
- Sanitized and organized kitchen preparation areas and equipment according to food and health safety standards.
- Ensured consistent flavor profiles across dishes by carefully measuring ingredients according to established recipes.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout preparation and serving process.
- Maintained awareness of individual dietary needs of residents and verified proper delivery of meals to correct residents.
- Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.
- Followed proper procedures for use of government-provided commodities.
- Weighed, measured and processed ingredients according to recipe specifications and dietary requirements.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
