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Dietary Cook

Happy Siesta
Remsen, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025
423 Roosevelt Street
Remsen Iowa, 51050

Position Summary:

Prepares and cooks nourishing food for residents and guests under sanitary conditions as directed and in accordance with established policies and procedures and in accordance with State and Federal guidelines

Education / Licensure / Registration /Certification Requirements:

  1. Prior experience in cooking strongly preferred
  2. Prior experience in a long term care environment preferred but not necessary
  3. Must be at least 18 years of age, have knowledge of foods, food preparation, food distribution, and methods of cooking
  4. Must have knowledge in the use of common kitchen equipment
  5. Must have knowledge of elementary math
  6. Must complete state approved coursework regarding modified diets and sanitation within 90 days of employment

General Job Functions:

  1. Production of quality food products by standardized recipes
  2. Serving meals at the required temperature
  3. Serving meals at the required times
  4. Oversees 1-2 dietary assistant positions
  5. Prepares meals, including special diets and blended foods
  6. Cleans and sanitizes assigned equipment and work areas
  7. Replenishes food supply in the kitchen from storerooms and freezers
  8. Assure the safe storage of food in compliance with state regulations and facility policies
  9. Assures kitchen equipment is used in a safe manner and remains in working area
  10. Advises supervisor when supplies are low
  11. Read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all supplies and use according to directions
  12. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, dietary cardex and procedure manuals.

Physical Demands:

  1. Frequently required to lift and/or move 25 pounds
  2. Occasional lift and/or move 25 to 40 pounds
  3. Infrequently required to lift and/or move over 50 pounds
  4. Frequently required to carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally carry up to 50 pounds
  5. Frequently require to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell
  6. Frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Work Environment:

  1. Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.
  2. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock
  3. Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold and vibration
  4. Noise level is usually loud
  5. Substantial exposure to sharp-edged utensils and containers
  6. Frequent work interruptions

Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Core Values:

Through these values, you will find a path to understating how to succeed in our organization. The values are standards and expectations for each person to follow and be held to:

Trust: We strive to grow relationships built on the foundation of trust.

    1. Team members and Supervisors : must trust in the organization and its leaders that they will be put into situations that aligned with the culture of Happy Siesta. Our frontline should trust that their supervisor will provide them with guidance, tools, and avenues of success. Team members and leaders should have a trusting relationship where feedback, respect, and honesty are welcome. Supervisors must trust that the people they have in place will follow through on their job.
    2. Co-Workers : You must trust each other and have confidence that your co-workers will follow the values and embrace the culture of Happy Siesta.
    3. Resident and Families : Our residents and families entrust our organization to provide the care they are in need of. It is our responsibility to build their trust and relationship with the people we serve through accurate, responsive, and honest care.

Teamwork: Every department, every shift, and every level of Happy Siesta works together for the betterment of our residents and the organization. True teamwork requires people who are willing to focus on tasks and goals as a group. All team members should feel comfortable asking for other’s assistance and all should be willing to give it when asked.

Leadership: Every team member at every level must embrace a leadership role. Leadership ensures that our values are communicated, embraced, and modeled by our people. Our culture should embrace education, feedback and guidance.

Service: We exist to add value to our residents’ lives. Our culture should embody compassion, empathy and responsiveness. Our responsibility to the people we care for extends beyond procedures and policies and tasks. It is through genuine and meaningful relationships we build a culture and an organization that exceeds expectations. Our goal, every day, is to provide an experience that leaves our residents, families, co-workers, and partners with a sense that we really care about our people.

Quality: We strive to deliver the best outcomes for each of our residents while complying with the regulations that govern long-term care. We are dedicated in providing the highest level of quality, resident satisfaction, staff satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

Safety: Resident and staff safety are paramount. Leadership must provide the proper systems, policies and support to ensure our residents are cared for in a safe manner. Our team members must be committed to following the systems and policies to ensure they have done everything in their power to ensure safety. Safety depends on people communicating and taking action on safety concerns.

Fun: We enjoy our vocation and bring smiles to those we serve and work with.


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