Dietary Aide/Cook

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job position is to prepare food that not only tastes good, but is nutritional. In addition, this job function will clean equipment, utensils, and food services areas while complying with current applicable federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by the Food Service Department management.

The Cook/Dietary Aide will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult or in discomfort. They will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident’s condition to a charge nurse as required. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working with the Food Service Team to ensure diet is in accordance with the residents nutritional needs

Reviewing menus prior to food preparation

Handling food in a sanitary manner

Preparing and serving dietary trays according to dietary orders

Delivering food, nourishments and supplies to the nursing station/hall on time

Coordinating food service with other departments

Being responsible for avoiding food wastes

Maintaining food service equipment

Adhering to sanitation and food safety guidelines during meal preparation and clean up.

Keeping work tables clean, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.

Cleaning, washing, and sanitizing silverware and utensils

Assisting in the general cleanliness of the kitchen area including equipment

Disposing of food and waste per facility regulations

Obtaining food supplies for the next meal

Stocking food in storage areas and refrigerators with the correct dates and labels

Following safety regulations and precautions at all times

Adhering to all facility policies and procedures of the facility

Attending and participating in in-service trainings

Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information

Performing other duties as assigned

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

High school diploma or GED preferred

Qualifications / Experience

Minimum of 1 year experience in food services

Minimum of 1 year experience in dietary department of healthcare or skilled nursing preferred

Must be able to cook food in large quantities

Must be knowledgeable of food procedures

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Must be able to follow oral and written instructions

Working Conditions

Work environment may be warm

May encounter frequent interruptions

May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post‑disaster, etc.)

May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feet

Ability to read fine print on labels and menus

*Per California state mandate, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for this position.