Cook/ Dietary Aide

Worksourceheartofgeorgia; Jesup (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Worksourceheartofgeorgia in Jesup, Georgia is seeking a dedicated individual for food preparation duties in dietary services. This role involves preparing meals according to specific dietary needs, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience, a high school diploma, and a genuine desire to work with the elderly. Attention to detail and organization are critical for success in this position.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in food service or a related field.
• Self-starter with a desire to work with the elderly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for dietary needs as prescribed.
• Follow food safety techniques and maintain cleanliness.
• Assemble trays according to planned menu and dietary orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

Preparing and/or pre-proportion food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu. Ensuring residents receive their specific meals as prescribed by the physician.

Follows proper food handling and safety techniques according to established policies and procedures and maintains proper infections control procedures.

Ensuring food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner, using proper technique to insure quality taste and palatability.

Maintaining proper temperature of food during preparations. Ensures food is served at proper temperature as per guidelines.

Records food temps, refrigerator and freezer temps.

Assists with the setup of the tray line. Assembles trays according to the planned menu and tray tickets, stated portion, resident food preferences, and diet order and within the established time schedules. Assists in checking trays during service for accuracy.

Follow daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules.

Cleans, washes, and sanitizes dishes, flatware, and utensils used to serve patients and others.

Assists in maintaining the general cleanliness of the dishwashing area.

Cleans work area and equipment as assigned.

Puts up stock in food storage areas and refrigerators as assigned.

Must be pleasant, respectful and courteous to residents, families, visitors and fellow employees at all times.

Qualifications

• At Least (1) Year Experience
• High School Diploma
• Organized with a high level of attention to detail
• Desire to work with the elderly
• Be a self starter
• Ability to maintain confidentiality to ensure compliance with all HIPAA regulations