Location: Pecan Bayou

2700 Memorial Park Dr. Brownwood, TX 76801

At SonderBloom, our primary objective is to provide exceptional environmental, dietary, and clinical dietitian services while prioritizing meaningful human connections. We are dedicated to elevating service standards and redefining success in our industry.

We uphold a set of core values that form the foundation of our organization:

· Transparency

· Always doing the right thing

· Making things happen

· Practicing empathy in every action

· Innovating to learn, grow, and drive change

· Placing service at the core of everything we do

With a dynamic and values-driven culture that embodies compassion, we strive to forge long-lasting partnerships and prioritize the well-being of individuals in all aspects of our operations.

The Cook at SonderBloom is responsible for preparing and serving food, including texture modified and therapeutic diets, according to our facility menu. They adhere to current federal, state, and local standards and regulations, as well as our established policies and procedures. The Cook works closely with the Dietary Services Manager to ensure that high- quality dietary services are consistently provided. They also assist in maintaining proper procedures for receiving, storage, preparation, serving, sanitation, and cleaning. Our Cooks are detail-oriented, well-groomed professionals who excel in teamwork and embody SonderBloom’s values-driven culture. In the absence of the Dietary Services Manager, the Cook may provide guidance to other employees and assist dietary aides as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

JOB FUNCTION: Pre-preparation

· Review menus prior to food preparation.

· Process diet changes and new diets with guidance from the Dietary Services Manager.

· Coordinate food service with other departments as needed.

· Provide input into the development and revision of master menus and modified diet menus, considering food waste control.

· Perform any other duties assigned by the Dietary Services Manager.

JOB FUNCTION: Food Preparation/Delivery

· Prepare food for meals, including modified textures for restricted and therapeutic diets.

· Supervise dietary aides in the preparation and serving of foods and beverages.

· Follow instructions from the Dietary Services Manager in meal preparation and maintaining meal schedules.

· Prepare food using methods that preserve nutritive value and flavor, ensuring palatability, attractiveness, and proper form to meet residents’ individual needs.

· Prepare and serve meals that are appetizing and adhere to resident food preferences and physicians’ orders.

· Serve substitute foods to residents who refuse the provided meals.

· Ensure that all food items are handled safely and meet sanitation standards set by State and Federal regulations, including proper storage, covering, refrigeration, and cooking temperatures.

· Practice and supervise infection control policies.

· Make authorized food substitutions and plate appropriate foods for resident meal trays.

· Inspect special diet trays to ensure correct diet is served.

· Transport and serve trays during meal delivery as needed.

· Adhere to menus and portion control standards, including those for special diets.

· Record food and temperature prior to the start of each meal.

· Review tray cards to ensure consistency with served foods.

· Depending on the facility setting, serve meals in various dining locations and prepare made-to-order foods.

· Perform any other duties assigned by the Dietary Services Manager.

JOB FUNCTION: Post-preparation

· Follow posted cleaning schedules and use proper sanitation and cleaning methods.

· Clean food preparation areas and utensils after use, clean the kitchen, and assist dietary aides as necessary.

· Complete necessary forms, reports, and temperature records and submit them to the Dietary Services Manager.

· Perform any other duties assigned by the Dietary Services Manager.

JOB FUNCTION: Customer Service

· Interact appropriately with residents, clients, personnel, and the public.

· Respond to customer preferences and industry trends to plan menus that provide nutritious, palatable, and attractive meals.

· Perform any other duties assigned by the Dietary Services Manager.

JOB FUNCTION: Other

· Maintain knowledge of current nutritional practice regarding therapeutic diets

· Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required.

· Practice safety, infection control, and emergency procedures according to facility policies.

· Remain courteous, considerate, and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents, and family members.

· Develop and maintain a good working rapport with interdepartmental personnel and other departments within the facility to ensure proper dietary services can be maintained.

· Perform any other duties assigned by the Dietary Services Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

· A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Specialized training in dietary services is also required, along with successful completion of an approved sanitation and safety course.

· Ability to read, speak, write, and understand English. Follow directions and complete tasks effectively.

· Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.

· Must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.

· Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods.

· Must provide a criminal background check.

Computer software: Ability to punch in and out correctly on timeclock.

Machine operation: All standard dietary equipment.

Special training: Please refer to the dietary training manual.

Certificates:

· Current ServSafe or State food safety manager or food handler certification required as indicated by State/County law.

Licenses: None.

· Acceptable minimum equivalent experience in place of a degree is 2 years. There is no replacement for Federal/State/County required certification(s)/training.

· Must be able to make it to work on time.

· General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.

· Ability to read and accurately apply requirements of recipes and equipment instructions.

· Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required.

· Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures.

· Ability to interact positively with residents, clients, personnel, and the public.

· Proficiency in using computer and software such as email, tray system, and word processing and spreadsheet programs (e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel) as needed.

· Operation of office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, calculators, and computers.

· Other: Familiarity with department functions, fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking), basic math skills, good communication and interpersonal skills, good client/customer service and organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, ability to work effectively with a team, ability to work independently as needed, ability to exercise independent judgment.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

 

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