Compassionate Dietary Aide - Dining & Nutrition Support

Cameron Nursing Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameron Nursing Center is seeking a diligent kitchen assistant to support meal preparation, service, and cleanup for residents. You will help maintain an attractive, sanitary dining area and assist with meal delivery in a compassionate, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include following production sheets, portioning nourishments, washing dishes, and keeping the kitchen clean according to procedures. Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• One year’s work in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor.
• Assists cooks as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entre foods into dishes; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate.
• Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Follows the cleaning schedule; Cleans the equipment and work area after each use; Sweeps and mops kitchen floors as assigned; Takes trash to dumpster as assigned; Washes pots and pans as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Washes dishes and silverware according to dishwashing procedure; Puts clean dishes and silverware away; Assists with cleaning of equipment, dishes, silverware and kitchen as assigned.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

1 year of large-scale cooking experience

Job description

Cameron Nursing Center is seeking a diligent kitchen assistant to support meal preparation, service, and cleanup for residents. You will help maintain an attractive, sanitary dining area and assist with meal delivery in a compassionate, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include following production sheets, portioning nourishments, washing dishes, and keeping the kitchen clean according to procedures. Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.