What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook/Dietary Aide position at Alma Nursing and Rehab?
Full-time Cook/Dietary Aide
- $13.00/hour
- 12pm-8pm
Part-time Dishwasher
- $11.50/hour
PAID WEEKLY!!!
- Must be able to pass background checks
- Holiday pay when you work on the holiday
COOK JOB DESCRIPTION
Prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as directed by the Registered Dietitian and/or Dietary Manager, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times. This position is a safety sensitive position as defined by applicable state law.
QUALIFICATIONS:
o Experience as a cook preferred.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
o Skilled at organizing various duties.
o Must be flexible and able to handle change easily and professionally.
o Must be punctual and consistent with work schedule.
o Maintain a positive attitude.
o Communicate with residents, families and staff in a professional and tactful manner.
o Be a role model of professionalism and teamwork. Demonstrate good work and time management habits.
o Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, pushing and pulling, fine hand coordination, ability to hear and respond to pages, ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions; ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel, vendors and consultants; ability to distinguish smells, tastes, and temperatures; and the ability to remain calm under stress.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Assuring resident safety.
o Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, standardized orders, special diet orders, therapeutic diet orders, or any other requirements.
o Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
o Assist in serving meals as necessary, and on a timely basis.
o Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
o Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
o Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is being served.
o Prepare and serve residents nutritional snacks, including bedtime snacks.
o Ensure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray.
o Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.
o Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
o Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
o Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
o Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
o Must be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures.
o Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
o Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., the appearance of dietary service areas, and must perform regular inspections of dietary service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
o Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever level they are currently functioning.
o These duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time. The scope of this position may change as necessitated by business demands.
DIETARY AIDE JOB DESCRIPTION
Provide assistance in all dietary functions as instructed. This position is a safety sensitive position as defined by applicable state law.
QUALIFICATIONS:
o Experience working in a dietary related field preferred.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
o Skilled at organizing various duties.
o Must be flexible and able to handle change easily and professionally.
o Must be punctual and consistent with work schedule.
o Maintain a positive attitude.
o Communicate with residents, families and staff in a professional and tactful manner.
o Be a role model of professionalism and teamwork. Demonstrate good work and time management habits.
o Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, pushing and pulling, fine hand coordination, ability to hear and respond to pages, ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions; ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel, vendors and consultants; ability to distinguish smells, tastes, and temperatures; and the ability to remain calm under stress.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Assuring resident safety.
o Assist in serving meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance as necessary and on a timely basis, following established portion control procedures.
o Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
o Perform dishwashing and cleaning procedures as directed, including: cleaning work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.; sweeping and mopping floors as directed; bussing tables; returning clean utensils to proper storage areas; washing and cleaning utensils as directed.
o Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment and supplies.
o Set up prior to meals, and remove following meals, meal trays, food carts, and dining room, as instructed.
o Assist cook in preparing meals and supplies, and checking diet trays before distribution.
o Deliver food carts and trays to designated areas.
o Serve food in dining room as instructed.
o Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed.
o Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
o Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
o Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
o Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food and supplies as necessary.
o These duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time. The scope of this position may change as necessitated by business demands.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $13