ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: SUPPORT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT:
CATERING
Job Desc. No:
Date of Issue:
Issue:
Page:
SSR/CA/J 007
04/02/2012
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1 of 3
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
DIET COOK
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Assistant Cook and Food Service Work
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Supervisors
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1.0
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for preparing, cooking and serving of special and therapeutic diets
according to the established standards. Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and
sanitation in diet preparation area.
2.0
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
2.1
Follow precise, exact instruction from dietitian in preparing therapeutic diets,
formulas and supplements and the actual cooking of special diets menus.
2.2
Strict adherence to standardized recipes.
2.3
Ensure that all production quotas are met at the required time.
2.4
Maintain the highest standard of hygiene and sanitation in diet preparation
area.
2.5
Operate kitchen equipment and utensils in a safe manner, reporting any defects
or faulty equipments.
2.6
Responsible for portioning of special diets on the tray line.
2.7
Complete production forms accurately.
2.8
Coordinate with cooks to ensure the smoothness of the operation and that
production targets are met.
2.9
Comply with the highest standard of food storage and food safety.
2.10
Carry out other duties assigned by supervisors and management.
2.11
Keep work area ad utensils clan at all times.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: SUPPORT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT:
CATERING
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Job Desc. No:
Date of Issue:
Issue:
Page:
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04/02/2012
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2 of 3
DIET COOK
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
3.0
HOURS OF WORK:
48 hours weekly.
5:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 10:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
4.0
REQUIREMENTS:
4.1
Qualifications or Relevant Experience:
Accredited diploma in Diet Cookery would be desired.
4.2
4.3
Personal Qualities:
4.2.1
Know standardized recipe concepts.
4.2.2
Extensive knowledge of therapeutic and special diet preparation.
4.2.3
Be able to work safely with a strong knowledge of accident prevention
techniques.
4.2.4
Be able to work under pressure, doing multiple tasks meeting
production targets and deadline.
4.2.5
Extensive knowledge of hygiene and sanitation standards.
4.2.6
Extensive knowledge of special, modified and therapeutic diets.
4.2.7
Knowledge of imperial and metric weights.
Experience:
4.3.1
Minimum of 3 years experience as a Diet Cook in a hospital.
4.3.2
Command of written and spoken English
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: SUPPORT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT:
CATERING
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Job Desc. No:
Date of Issue:
Issue:
Page:
SSR/CA/J 007
04/02/2012
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3 of 3
DIET COOK
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
5.0
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
5.1
N.B.
As laid down by the Hospital Programme, and subject for amendment.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the category and grade as indicated
above.
This job description is not exhaustive, and is intended as a general guide. It
exists in conjunction with a more detailed breakdown of day-to-day duties.
Approval
Position
Name
Prepared by:
Food Service
Manager
Human Resources
Director
Programme
Director
Mr. Saad Al Shehri
Reviewed by:
Approved by:
Acknowledged
by Employee
Diet Cook
Lt. Col. Thabit Al
Shaia’anni
Brig. Gen. Dr. Hamoud
Al Shahrani
Signature
Date