EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred, but not required.
- Previous food service experience preferred.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :
- Be able to read, write and follow standardized recipes in English.
- Be able to work with others.
- Be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
- Be able to work holidays, weekends, and all shifts as scheduled.
- An interest in working with the elderly and handicapped.
- A clean and neat appearance.
- Be able to complete courses approved by the State Department of Health in Food Safety and Food preparation.
The Cook/Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing main menu items daily. The Cook/Dietary Aide is responsible for performing various duties in and around the kitchen, including preparation of various portions of meals, presentation of food, and delivery of food. The Cook/Dietary Aide will also be responsible for delivering and collecting food in and around the residents’ rooms. The Cook/Dietary Aide assumes supervisory responsibilities as delegated by the Food Services Supervisor when the supervisor is off duty. The Cook/Dietary Aide must be responsible for cleaning his/her work area.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Report to work when scheduled.
- Carry out and follow all facility personnel policies.
- Perform and satisfactorily complete all daily assignments.
- Remain on the assigned unit, leaving only for break, lunch, or with the express permission of the supervisor.
- Notify the charge nurse of any change in a resident’s condition.
- Participate in all in-service training and meetings as required.
- Follow department safety rules.
- Prepare foods according to standardized recipes in the correct amount needed.
- Operate cooking equipment, kitchen utensils, and dish washing equipment.
- Set up food in steam tables and serve food according to the menu and portion control guidelines.
- Remain current in food preparation, modified diets, sanitation, and meal service.
- Cooperate in keeping entire kitchen clean and in order at all times.
- Keep own work area straightened and clean to aid in efficiency of work performed.
- Keep tableware clean. Discard broken and chipped tableware.
- Report equipment repairs needed to the Food Services Supervisor.
- Prevent food waste.
- Pour beverages (juice, milk, cocoa, coffee, tea) and serve on trays at correct temperature, neatly, and in amounts called for at the proper time.
- Fill orders for between meal nourishment.
- Prepare and serve salads, fruits, dry cereals, and cold breads on trays at proper time, attractively, and at correct temperature.
- Wrap flatware in napkins.
- Set up trays for meals.
- Assist with tray service to patients in dining area and pick up dirty trays after meal is served.
- Wipe dining tables following meals.
- Assemble, prepare for washing, and wash dishes. Store clean dishes in proper place.
- Assist with general cleaning and food preparation tasks as needed.
- Maintain daily care of dishwasher and dish washing area, lavatory and sink, salad work table, dish storage cabinet, and food carts.
- Clean trash cans biweekly.
- Assist with care of floors in kitchen by sweeping and/or mopping at a time when food is not being prepared or served.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Services Supervisor.
- Assist with resident transports for scheduled appointments and outings when applicable.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- Lift requirements
- The Cook/Dietary Aide will frequently be required to lift objects up to 10 lbs. while preparing foods in the kitchen. The Cook/Dietary Aide will occasionally be called upon to lift items between 25 and 40 lbs. while performing duties in and around the kitchen. The Cook/Dietary Aide will frequently be called upon to lift items between 10 and 25 lbs. The Cook/Dietary Aide is not required to lift in excess of 40 lbs.
- Carry requirements
- The Cook/Dietary Aide is frequently required to carry various food items up to 10 lbs. The Cook/Dietary Aide is occasionally required to carry food or other items between 10 and 40 lbs. Carrying in excess of 40 lbs. is not required.
- Sight requirements
- The Cook/Dietary Aide is required to have normal vision, as corrected.
- Hearing requirements
- The Cook/Dietary Aide is required to have a normal range of hearing, as corrected.
- Socialization skills
- The Cook/Dietary Aide is required to be able to work with other people in the kitchen area and have basic socialization skills in dealing with residents.
- Other physical considerations
- The Cook/Dietary Aide will occasionally be called upon to perform daily duties involving bending, pivoting, squatting, kneeling, and crouching.
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