Cook/Aide - PWM

Taylor Health Care Group; Russell; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to prepare and serve meals for patients, residents, and staff. This role involves checking menus, preparing hot and cold food items, and ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and prior food service experience. You will work under general supervision, maintain good relationships with team members, and receive on-the-job training. Join a team where your contributions make a difference in the lives of others and enjoy a supportive work environment that values initiative and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is highly desired.
• Prior food service experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and work area.
• Document temperature controls for food and storage.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Communication Skills

Initiative

Ability to Maintain Cleanliness

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Prepare and serve meals for patients/residents, visitors, and employees.

Job Duties:

1. Checks certified menu for the day and confers with the Dietary Manager / Registered Dietitian as necessary.
2. Proceeds in the preparation of hot food menu items for meals.
3. Responsible for keeping work area clean, washing and storing his/her own pots and pans.
4. Makes certain all menu items are well supplied on the steam table throughout the serving time.
5. Serves regular/therapeutic food on main plate.
6. Responsible for documentation of temperature controls for food and refrigerator/freezer.
7. Assists as needed to ensure all menu items and clean up are complete.
8. Completes additional responsibilities assigned by manager.
9. Proceeds in the preparation of cold food menu items for meals.
10. Responsible for keeping work area clean, unloading carts, scraping trays, and washing dishes.
11. Stores and stacks clean dishes.
12. Checks the certified menu with the Dietary Manager / Registered Dietitian for the following day.
13. Prepares resident trays with condiments and cold food items (such as salads, desserts, etc.).
14. Checks completed tray for accuracy of prescribed diet.
15. Serves employees trays as needed.
16. Fills orders from the floor for nourishments.
17. Responsible for documentation of temperature controls and recording diet changes.
18. Assists Dietary Cook as needed to ensure all menu items and clean up are complete.

Education:

High school diploma or GED highly desired.

Training/Experience:

Prior food service experience highly desired.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to assume different levels of responsibility.
• Initiative involved in maintaining kitchen area in clean and orderly condition.
• Works under general supervision performing required tasks.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other personnel.
• Should possess age-specific skills as needed for communication with the resident population.
• Previous dietary experience is desirable.
• Receives on-the-job training under close supervision.
• Must have knowledge of various tasks performed in the kitchen.
• Interacts with employees, patients/residents, and visitors as well as sales representatives, surveyors, consultants, and inspectors.