Dietary Aide

Job description

Job Description
Job Title: Cook/Dietary Aide
Reports To: Dietary Service Coordinator/Manager/ED
Location: Homestead Assisted Living
Status: Part Time-$13-$15/ Hour!

• Experienced in bulk cooking and multitasking.

SUMMARY
Prepares and cooks meals for residents and maintains standards of kitchen cleanliness.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the dining services coordinator/manager.
2. Insures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods according to standardized recipes.
3. Prepares quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus.
4. Prepares quality food in a timely manner at specified meal times.
5. Assumes responsibility for total kitchen operations and handles all situations in the kitchen according to policy.
6. Responds to resident issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room.
7. Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.
8. Follows proper cleaning procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
9. Insures all food in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated.
10. Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all food to prevent contamination, increase quality, and reduce cost.
11. Suggest menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies.
12. Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen and food storage areas.
13. Coordinates work of dining services aides.
14. Efficiently uses time to complete assigned work.

COMPNAY MISSION
WE ARE COMMITTED to providing
The highest quality care and personal service
Delivered with a sense of
WARMTH
FRIENDLINESS
INDIVIDUAL PRIDE
And
COMPANY SPIRIT

COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILTIES
Sustains the Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care commitment to its values of Team Work and Leadership skills

H*elp each other be our best*
A*ttentive to our clients needs and wants*
R*espect for one another*
M*eaningful relationships*
O*pen to new ideas and opportunities*
N*eighborhoods that provide compassion and caring*
Y*es We Can*
Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors and staff.

Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residence, company information and records.
Maintains safe and secure environment and practices safe working habits.
Complies with the attendance policy.
Maintains neat appearance, good hygiene and appropriate attire.
Participate in training, in services, and attends meetings as required.
Assists with project as assigned and performs other related duties.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES
The cook may supervise the dining services aides if the dining services coordinator/manager is not available.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Position requires knowledge of special diets.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to residents, residents’ families, and other employees of the company. Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Ohio Safe Serve Certification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regular required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and toxic caustic chemicals. The environment is characteristic of the facility in which healthcare is provided to the frail elderly. The noise level is usually moderate.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Condition of Employment and/or Continued Employment
It is the policy of the Company to maintain a drug-free workplace as a condition of employment and/or continued employment. All employees and job applicants must abide by the terms of this policy.
Administrative Info
Salary Range
Not Specified

Number of openings: 2
Desired Start Date: Immediately
Not Specified
Office
Health Care Managers

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Restaurant type:

• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid training

Shift:

• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $15