What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Full-Time Dietary Aide/Cook position at St. Edmond's Home for Children?
St. Edmond's provides an exceptional holistic outcome-oriented plan of care for children with intellectual and physical disabilities, by exhibiting genuine care and heartfelt concern for those we serve, respect for each person created in God's image, regardless of color, capacity, or age, generosity toward all people in need, in gratitude for God's goodness to us, defense and advocacy for the rights of the poor and disadvantaged, and professional competence and responsible stewardship of time and resources.
*This is a temporary summer position working 9-weeks; Monday – Friday from 7:00am – 3:00pm beginning June 16, 2025 - August 15, 2025.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm (80hrs. biweekly)
Primary Purpose of Job: The primary purpose of this position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations with our established policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Kitchen Supervisor and/or designee to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times. Part of the time this position may function as a Cook.
Essential Job Functions:
- Prepare and serve meals in advance as directed, assure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
- Cleans as needed and after usage including wiping, sweeping and mopping.
- Will assist in pot washing and operating the dish machine as required.
- Monitors incoming deliveries of food, assist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, etc. as necessary.
- Work with the facility’s Dietician as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
- Assure that all dietary procedures are followed according to established policies.
- Keep storeroom, walk-in refrigerator and freezer in proper order.
- Assist in maintaining food storage areas and dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
- Clean dietary carts, equipment, etc., as necessary/directed.
- Keep work areas free of hazardous conditions, i.e., spills, excess dietary carts, baskets, supplies, equipment, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 1 year of cooking experience in commercial or health care facility setting (preferred).
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and over 50 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours.
St. Edmond's is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability or handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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