Cook

folkstonnh; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Folkston Park Care and Rehab is seeking a Cook / Dietary Aide to prepare and portion meals for residents, following prescribed diets and safety practices. You will ensure meals meet temperature and presentation standards while maintaining cleanliness and accurate record-keeping.

The role requires at least 1 year of experience, a high school diploma, and a proactive, confidential approach to working with elderly residents in a care setting. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Organized with a high level of attention to detail.
• Desire to work with the elderly.
• Be a self-starter and proactive.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality to ensure HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or pre-proportion food for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Follow proper food handling, safety and infection control procedures.
• Serve meals attractively and ensure correct portioning and temperature.
• Record food temperatures and monitor fridge/freezer temps.
• Assemble trays per menu, diet orders and tray tickets within time schedules.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, and work areas.

Skills

Experience

Attention to detail

Desire to work with elderly

Self-starter

HIPAA confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Folkston Park Care and Rehab has an opportunity for a Cook / Dietary Aide.

As a Cook / Dietary Aide responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and/or pre-proportion food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu. Ensuring residents receive their specific meals as prescribed by the physician.
• Follows proper food handling and safety techniques according to established policies and procedures and maintains proper infections control procedures.
• Ensuring food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner, using proper technique to insure quality taste and palatability.
• Maintaining proper temperature of food during preparations. Ensures food is served at proper temperature as per guidelines.
• Records food temps, refrigerator and freezer temps.
• Assists with the setup of the tray line. Assembles trays according to the planned menu and tray tickets, stated portion, resident food preferences, and diet order and within the established time schedules. Assists in checking trays during service for accuracy.
• Follow daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Cleans, washes, and sanitizes dishes, flatware, and utensils used to serve patients and others.
• Assists in maintaining the general cleanliness of the dishwashing area.
• Cleans work area and equipment as assigned.
• Puts up stock in food storage areas and refrigerators as assigned.

• Must be pleasant, respectful and courteous to residents, families, visitors and fellow employees at all times.

Qualifications:

• At Least (1) Year Experience
• High School Diploma
• Organized with a high level of attention to detail
• Desire to work with the elderly
• Be a self starter
• Ability to maintain confidentiality to ensure compliance with all HIPAA regulations

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.