Lead Cook

Job description

Our Company ResCare Community Living: Overview: Supervises workers engaged in preparing and serving food. Responsible for overall day-to-day management of the food services department. Responsibilities: - Ensures adaptive equipment necessary for food consumption is available.• Works closely with dietary consultants.• Established quality standards for planning, preparing, and food yield.• Creates and submits menus that assure nutritional adequacy and variety, including modified diets and special diets.• Conducts pricing audits annually to ensure cost effectiveness.• Works closely with RN supervisor regarding dietary orders prescribed by the physician.• Recommends and/or orders food and other supplies used by the Dietary Department and ensures adequate quantities are on hand.• Obtains in-service training at least annually.• Provides training to all new staff.• Holds in-service training on specific dietary programs as needed, but not less than annually.• Trains dietary staff in the implementation of dietary procedures and health and safety standards.• Assists in training staff and individuals about good nutrition and dietary goals.• Confers with the Administrator in the development of...