The dietary aide/Cook seeks to enhance the qualify of life of our residents by providing high quality food and food service to residents, visitors and employees in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. The dietary aide maintains the kitchen and dining areas in sanitary condition.
Schedules Available: Full-Time, Weekdays, Weekends, Days, Evenings, 8 Hour Shifts
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
- Assure all food and departmental supplies are ordered and received in a timely manner to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Assure presentation of all meals according to established departmental policies and procedures.
- Provide service to residents, visitors and staff in a friendly and efficient manner.
- Serve meals on a timely basis, in the proper portion size and the correct temperature and quality.
- Assist in checking diet trays before distribution and bring any sub-standard quality food to the attention of the Director of Culinary Services and properly discard.
- Prepare and deliver snacks.
Maintain work area in sanitary condition.
- Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Clean work surfaces, meat blocks, refrigerators and freezers.
- Assist with floor maintenance for the kitchen and dining room. Sweep and mop floors as directed.
- Wash, dry and store utensils, dishes, trays and supplies.
- Clean and maintain all kitchen equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
- Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
- Maintain the care and use of supplies and equipment.
- Maintain the appearance of the dietary services area.
- Performs regular inspections of the dietary services area for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
