Compassionate Cook - Flexible Weekends in Elder Care

Eisenhower Center; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Center in Ann Arbor, MI seeks a dedicated dietary aide to assist with meal preparation, serving residents and staff, and maintaining a clean kitchen. Experience is preferred but not required; training will be provided.

The role emphasizes compassionate care for residents in an adult foster care setting and adherence to planned menus and dietary needs. This position requires a flexible schedule, weekends (at least every other weekend) and some holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Safe Serve Certification
• Experience with elderly care preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to all residents and employees.
• Follow pre-planned menu to provide nutritious meals that meet each residents’ caloric needs.
• Follows special diet plans to ensure safety for residents.
• Follows all safety and food handling procedures and regulations.
• Complete all tasks in a timely manner.
• Provide nutritional supplements to participants as recommended by the registered dietitian.
• Perform daily and weekly cleaning of kitchen areas, including refrigerators, freezers, and serving surfaces.
• Assist with breakfast and lunch service, setting up beverage carts and distributing drinks.
• Track and manage kitchen inventory, placing weekly orders for food and supplies.
• Conduct weekly inventory of nutritional supplements and ensure stock orders are placed as needed.Receive and store food and supplies, following the FIFO (First In, First Out) method.
• Ensure all food is properly labeled and stored in accordance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Eisenhower Center in Ann Arbor, MI seeks a dedicated dietary aide to assist with meal preparation, serving residents and staff, and maintaining a clean kitchen. Experience is preferred but not required; training will be provided.

The role emphasizes compassionate care for residents in an adult foster care setting and adherence to planned menus and dietary needs. This position requires a flexible schedule, weekends (at least every other weekend) and some holidays.