Cook Dietary

Overview Prepare palatable, nourishing, well-balanced meals to meet the daily nutritional and special dietary needs for each resident. Supervisory Responsibilities In the absence of the Dietary Manager, supervises dietary department employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational policies and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include; Interviewing, hiring, and training employees Planning, assigning, and directing work Preparing work assignment sheets Receiving calls and finding replacements for absent staff Transferring employees among kitchens/dining areas as needed Preparing performance evaluations with the understanding such evaluations impact tenure or probationary employees and wage increases of non-probationary employees Meaningfully rewarding and disciplining employees with the understanding such discipline results in termination of employment through progressive steps Scheduling and adjusting lunch and rest breaks Approving errors in time cards or other timekeeping records with supervisor's approval Authorizing overtime as necessary with supervisor's approval Receiving and resolving employee complaints Determines rotation of employees kitchen/dining areas of facility Monitors and corrects job performance of employees Is in charge of facility in absence of higher-ranking management officials Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.