Cook

Sweetwater Care; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals, follow menus, and ensure safe, nutritious food service for residents. The role emphasizes adherence to state and federal regulations and maintaining high-quality dining experiences.

The position involves equipment operation, food ordering support, and collaborative work with the dietary team to meet meal schedules and resident needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale operation preferred.
• One year’s work experience in long term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refer to supervisor or dietitian for changes.
• Reviews menus, census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine quantities.
• Prepares food according to safe handling guidelines per policy and regulations.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by supervisor.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of service; uses substitutes when required.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Meal service

Long-term care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Come join our Dietary Services Team!

Have you ever wanted to begin a career in Healthcare? Sharing your skills and experience in the dietary department is a great way to introduce or reintroduce yourself to the medical field, in a field where you can grow in so many ways. Our 60 bed facility in Fort Collins Colorado is seeking candidates who have a love for creating wonderful meals for those in need, then facilitating a great dining experience for our residents could be how you contribute to their wellbeing.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. Safely and efficiently provides nutritionally appropriate food. Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.
• One year’s work experience in long term care preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian the need for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and procedure and state and federal codes and regulations;
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and serve meal on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; Follows standardized recipes.
• Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixer, food slicer, steamer, food processor, convention oven, range and tilt skillet; Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams food items to prepare for consumption
• Prepares consistency modified and diet foods appropriately; Prepares and assists with special function meals.
• 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.
• Prepares and serves food attractively using gravies, sauces and garnishes as on menu; Tests and observes food by tasting for palatability.
• Monitors and records food temperatures prior to meal service.
• Makes and records menu changes under the direction of the supervisor; Uses nutrition equivalent substitutes when required and refers to supervisor or registered dietitian for approval.
• Uses proper hand washing techniques; Thaws foods appropriately; Stores food using correct packaging and labeling; Uses gloves appropriately and changes when required; Checks refrigerators and freezers for correct temperatures.
• Follows the cleaning schedule; Cleans the equipment and work area after each use; Sweeps and mops kitchen floors when assigned; Takes trash to dumpster if assigned; Washes pots and pans when assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• In the absence of the Dietary Manager, Dietary Aide is accountable to the Cook.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Pay $17-/20hr