Part Time Dietary Cook

Dietary Cook - Part Time

Facility: MediLodge of Grand Blanc

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in combining culinary skills with a meaningful role in healthcare! The position seems well-suited for someone who is detail-oriented and passionate about creating meals that meet the dietary needs of elderly residents. Any previous experience in cooking, especially in a restaurant or food service setting is preferred. 

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Perks:

• Flexible pay options; get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexibility in scheduling; ask us what options are available.
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more!

We value your contributions, and we want you to experience the professional success and personal fulfillment that comes with making a positive impact on the lives of our residents. 

Apply Today! Come see what a flexible part-time career opportunity at MediLodge can mean for you!

The Dietary Cook prepares and serves food using proper food handling and food safety techniques for residents, as well as employees and special events that tastes good and is served at the proper temperature and in an attractive manner in accordance with established standards.  Maintains a clean and safe working environment in accordance with established standards.

 

 

• Minimum of tenth grade or above
• GED or High School Diploma or above preferred

• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county of facility.

• Six months’ experience in large quantity food preparation.  Experience with therapeutic diet preparation preferred.

• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu, as well as employees and special events, as instructed by the supervisor.
• Prepares alternative items to meet residents’ individual needs and food preferences.
• Prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures.
• Makes only authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change according to established policy.
• Ensures that food tastes good and is served at the appropriate temperature in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.