What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide/ Cook position at Compass Healthcare and Rehab Rowan?
Overview
Join our dedicated dietary team as a Dietary Aide, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional nutritional care and support to our residents. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work closely with healthcare professionals, ensuring that dietary needs are met with precision, compassion, and efficiency. Your contributions will directly enhance the well-being and quality of life for our residents, making every meal a positive experience. We are committed to providing a supportive environment where your skills in food preparation, sanitation, and customer service can thrive.
Duties
- Assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals tailored to residents’ dietary requirements, including special diets for medical conditions or personal preferences
- Follow strict food safety and sanitation protocols to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment in accordance with JCAHO standards and health regulations
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during meal preparation, ensuring proper handling and storage of food items
- Support the dietary department by bussing tables, cleaning food prep areas, and managing sanitation tasks to uphold high hygiene standards
- Handle manual tasks such as heavy lifting of supplies and safe lifting practices to ensure efficiency and safety during food production
- Adhere to all workplace safety guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proper manual handling techniques
- Collaborate with nursing staff and caregivers to accommodate specific dietary needs for geriatric patients or residents with special health considerations
Skills
- Proven experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or the food industry with a focus on food production and service
- Strong knowledge of nutrition principles, dietary requirements, and food safety practices including sanitation, cleaning, and proper food handling
- Excellent time management skills to efficiently prepare meals within scheduled times while maintaining quality standards
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively while adhering to all safety protocols including CPR certification if applicable
- Experience working with geriatric patients or individuals with special dietary needs is highly desirable
- Basic math skills for accurate portioning, measurements, and inventory management
- Exceptional customer service skills to interact positively with residents, staff, and visitors while maintaining professionalism
Join us in creating a warm, safe, and nourishing environment where every meal counts! We value energetic team players who are committed to excellence in dietary care. All positions are paid roles that contribute directly to enhancing the health and happiness of our residents.
Pay: $21.86 - $26.32 per hour
Benefits:
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26