Dietary Aide/Cook

Job 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. In this energetic and rewarding position, you will assist with food preparation, meal service, and maintaining a safe, sanitary kitchen environment. Your expertise in culinary practices, food safety, and working with geriatric patients will ensure our residents receive the highest quality care and nutrition. This paid position offers an opportunity to develop your culinary skills while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Duties

• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and individual resident needs, ensuring adherence to dietary requirements and nutrition standards
• Assist with food production, including chopping, cooking, plating, and portioning meals efficiently and accurately
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly, including ovens, mixers, and food handling tools
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen areas, adhering to food safety protocols such as JCAHO standards and sanitation regulations
• Handle food with care using proper manual handling techniques to prevent injury and ensure safe lifting practices during heavy lifting tasks
• Support the dietary department by managing inventory, rotating stock, and ensuring proper storage of perishable items
• Follow workplace safety procedures consistently while working with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and practicing safe food handling techniques
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff to accommodate special diets and dietary restrictions for residents or patients in assisted living or nursing home settings

Experience

• Proven background in food preparation, meal service, or culinary roles within healthcare or geriatric environments
• Familiarity with dietary aide responsibilities such as adhering to dietary requirements and working with geriatric patients is advantageous
• Knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation practices, and proper use of kitchen equipment is essential
• Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining high-quality service
• Experience working with diverse populations requiring specialized diets enhances your suitability for this role
• Basic math skills for portion control, inventory management, and meal planning are important

Join us to contribute your culinary talents in a supportive environment where your work directly impacts residents’ health and happiness. We value energetic individuals committed to providing exceptional care through nutritious meal service!

Pay: $14.50 - $15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16