Compassionate Cook & Dietary Aide

Kids for the Future; Carnegie (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a cook/aide responsible for preparing balanced meals to meet nutritional and dietary needs for patients or residents. The role includes maintaining kitchen cleanliness, operating cooking equipment, and extending meal preparation to patients’ families and staff.

Qualifications emphasize dependability, punctuality, and effective communication. A minimum high school diploma is required, with BLS certification due within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Dependability and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in a kitchen setting is preferred.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; BLS within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare palatable, nourishing meals meeting dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of cooking area and equipment.
• Prepare meals for patients, families, staff and guests.
• Check and follow patient diet cards for meal preparation.
• Label, date, and manage leftovers; plan reuse of foods.
• Ensure all equipment is in good working condition and report malfunctions.

Skills

Dependability

Punctuality

Communication

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification within 90 days

Job description

Kids for the Future is seeking a cook/aide responsible for preparing balanced meals to meet nutritional and dietary needs for patients or residents. The role includes maintaining kitchen cleanliness, operating cooking equipment, and extending meal preparation to patients’ families and staff.

Qualifications emphasize dependability, punctuality, and effective communication. A minimum high school diploma is required, with BLS certification due within 90 days.