What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide/Cook position at Arbor Woods Health & Rehab?
Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Dietary Aide/Cook and play a vital role in delivering nutritious, delicious meals that enhance the well-being of our residents. This energetic position combines culinary skills with compassionate service, ensuring that each meal meets dietary standards and personal preferences. You will be instrumental in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming kitchen environment while supporting the dietary needs of our residents, many of whom are seniors receiving assisted living or nursing care. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a passion for food service and geriatric care, this opportunity is perfect for you!
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve meals in accordance with dietary guidelines, ensuring adherence to specific dietary requirements for residents with special needs.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, mixers, and food prep tools, following sanitation standards.
- Assist with food production tasks such as chopping, portioning, plating, and packaging meals to ensure timely delivery.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas by cleaning surfaces, utensils, and equipment regularly to meet health and safety regulations.
- Support the dietary department by bussing tables, stocking supplies, and assisting with meal setup and cleanup processes.
- Follow proper manual handling techniques for heavy lifting of supplies and food items to prevent injuries.
- Adhere strictly to food safety protocols including proper food handling, storage, sanitation practices, and workplace safety standards.
Requirements
- Previous experience working in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or the food industry is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of food preparation techniques and culinary experience that supports nutritious meal planning for diverse dietary needs.
- Familiarity with operating kitchen equipment safely and effectively; experience with food handling certifications is a plus.
- Ability to work efficiently under time management constraints while maintaining high standards of service quality.
- Strong understanding of nutrition principles relevant to geriatric patients and individuals with special dietary requirements.
- Experience working with geriatric populations or in dietary aide roles is advantageous.
- Commitment to workplace safety practices including PPE use, safe lifting practices, sanitation procedures, and food safety regulations such as JCAHO standards.
- Basic math skills for portion control and inventory management; excellent customer service skills to support residents’ needs.
If you’re passionate about making a positive impact through nutritious meal service and enjoy working in a compassionate environment dedicated to senior care excellence, we invite you to apply!
Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $14