Compassionate Dietary Aide & Kitchen Support

Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC is seeking a Cook/Dietary Aide to prepare nutritious meals and maintain kitchen cleanliness in a healthcare setting in Modesto, CA. You will cooperate with nursing and dietary staff to meet residents’ dietary needs while following safety and sanitation guidelines.

The role involves preparing and serving dietary trays, coordinating with departments, and ensuring timely delivery of meals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in food services.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in dietary department of healthcare or skilled nursing preferred.
• Must be able to cook food in large quantities.
• Must be knowledgeable of food procedures.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Food Service Team to ensure diet is in accordance with the residents nutritional needs.
• Reviewing menus prior to food preparation.
• Handling food in a sanitary manner.
• Preparing and serving dietary trays according to dietary orders.
• Delivering food, nourishments and supplies to the nursing station/hall on time.
• Coordinating food service with other departments.
• Being responsible for avoiding food wastes.
• Maintaining food service equipment.
• Adhering to sanitation and food safety guidelines during meal preparation and clean up.
• Keeping work tables clean, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Cleaning, washing, and sanitizing silverware and utensils.
• Assisting in the general cleanliness of the kitchen area including equipment.
• Disposing of food and waste per facility regulations.
• Obtaining food supplies for the next meal.
• Stocking food in storage areas and refrigerators with the correct dates and labels.
• Following safety regulations and precautions at all times.
• Adhering to all facility policies and procedures of the facility.
• Attending and participating in in-service trainings.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Food preparation

English language

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC is seeking a Cook/Dietary Aide to prepare nutritious meals and maintain kitchen cleanliness in a healthcare setting in Modesto, CA. You will cooperate with nursing and dietary staff to meet residents’ dietary needs while following safety and sanitation guidelines.

The role involves preparing and serving dietary trays, coordinating with departments, and ensuring timely delivery of meals.