Cook Dietary Aide

AECOM; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare facility as a Cook & Dietary Aide, where you will prepare nutritious meals for patients while maintaining food safety standards. This role combines culinary skills and dietary assistance to ensure quality meal services, making a significant impact on patient care. With responsibilities in meal prep and cleaning, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional service in a critical access hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Medical facility food experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Serve meals to patients/residents according to dietary orders.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Dietary knowledge

Effective communication

Job description

**Responsibilities**

As a Cook & Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in ensuring our patients and residents receive nutritious and delicious meals. This dual role combines culinary skills with dietary knowledge to provide a comprehensive food service experience. You will be responsible for preparing meals according to standardized recipes, assisting with meal service, maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, and adhering to dietary restrictions and guidelines.

**Responsibilities:**

**Cook:**

+ Prepare meals according to standardized recipes and menus, ensuring quality and consistency.

+ Cook a variety of foods, including meats, vegetables, soups, sauces, and desserts.

+ Monitor food temperatures and ensure proper cooking times to meet food safety standards.

+ Assist with menu planning and recipe development.

+ Maintain inventory of food supplies and notify supervisor of needed items.

+ Ensure proper storage and handling of food products.

+ Operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

**Dietary Aide:**

+ Prepare and assemble patient/resident meal trays according to dietary orders and preferences.

+ Serve meals to patients/residents in a timely and courteous manner.

+ Assist with cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen and dining areas.

+ Wash dishes, utensils, and equipment.

+ Stock supplies and maintain inventory levels.

+ Assist with special events and catering as needed.

+ Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines.

+ Communicate effectively with patients/residents, dietary staff, and other healthcare professionals.

+ Adhere to dietary restrictions and guidelines, including therapeutic diets.

**Qualifications**

+ Medical facility food experience preferred.

**Overview**

CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, licensed by the North Dakota State Department of Health, and certified by the Department of Health and Human Services for participation in the Medicare Program. Our hospital has been committed to providing patients quality medical treatment in the Lake Region area and surrounding communities since 1902.

**Pay Range**

$14.82 - $20.38 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.