Cook/Baker/Dish Aide

Welia Health; Mora (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Cook/Baker/Dish Aide to join their Nutritional Services team. This entry-level position offers a chance to prepare and serve meals for patients and staff, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. The ideal candidate will enjoy a collaborative environment, where they can contribute to the well-being of others through their culinary skills. With competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is perfect for those looking to start their career in food service while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Wellness Incentives

Fitness Center

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Extended Illness Bank

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Food service experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meals for patients and staff.
• Maintains quality food production and sanitation standards.
• Assists customers at the serving line.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation and Safety

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Department: Nutritional Services

Reports To: Nutritional Services Manager

Salary: $18.01 - $24.84 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Welia Health offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Below are the benefits of joining the Welia Health Team:

• Health Insurance (one High-Deductible option fully paid for by Welia) with additional plans available
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (both fully paid for by Welia)
• Single Dental Insurance, fully paid for by Welia (dual and family options available)
• Wellness Incentives
• Fitness Center, available 24/7
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – up to 6% employer contribution
• Employee Discounts
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off with up to 200 hours in your first year
• Extended Illness Bank up to 48 hours in your first year
  
  

Summary

Prepares, cooks, bakes and cleans up meals for patients, employees, and special events by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Checks and verifies patient count and correct diet when in job classification.

Reviews daily menus (patient, employee, special events) and determines amount of food needed for the morning or evening meals.

Prepares proper amounts of food in sufficient quantities to cover daily menu orders, timing preparation to meet schedules according to standardized recipes.

Maintains standards of quality food production with portion control and handles food in accordance with established sanitation standards.

Reviews daily menus (patient, cafeteria, and special meals) and determines amount of baked goods, salads and desserts needed for that day.

Assists on tray line, dishes up and serves salads and desserts for patients, cafeteria, and special events as needed.

Prepares proper amount of baked goods, salads, desserts in sufficient quantities to cover daily menu orders, timing preparation to meet schedules according to standardized recipes.

Bakes cookies, cakes, breads and other items as needed or requested.

Operates dishwashing machine in a safe and efficient manner during the meal times.

Sets up patient side items on meal trays, assists on tray line and has knowledge of patient diet orders.

Assists customers at the serving line and at the cash register.

Provides general cleaning of dining room, kitchen and dish room.

Supports the policies and procedures of the organization and the standards of the Joint Commission as required for full accreditation.

Demonstrates organization values in daily work.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisors.

Requirements are representative of minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Must have graduated from high school. Some food service experience along with understanding the principles and requirements of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment desired but not required. On the job training will be provided.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees, patients, and other co-workers of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The responsibilities in the job description are representative of a Class III position as described by OSHA.

Welia Health is an equal-opportunity employer.

This position is a non-exempt status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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