Cardinal Care Strategies has an opportunity for an individual that enjoys the culinary industry. One of the essential elements of life is enjoying a warm, home cooked meal. Serving lovingly prepared, healthy, appetizing and nutritious meals to our residents plays a key part in fulfilling our mission at Cardinal. Experience in the Long Term Care food industry is desired however general food service experience will be considered. Culinary students are welcome! 

Essential Duties of our Dietary Cook/Aide include but are not limited to:
• Review menus, recipes, and spread sheets prior to preparation of food

• Inspect special diet trays to ensure they are correct

• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies and procedures, including cleaning schedules

• Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of Cook

• Ensure proper diets, supplements and snacks are provided to residents as ordered

• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policy guidelines

• Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to ensure that meals are prepared on time

• Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services

• Perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by the Director of Food Services

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, recipes and spread sheets Dietary Cook/Aide

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions

• Must be able to maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and the appearance of the work areas

• Must be able to perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties

• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personne

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of 50 pounds

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. 

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.