Cook/Dietary Aide evening shift 12 noon-6:30PM

Pontotoc Health and Rehab; Pontotoc (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontotoc Health and Rehab is seeking a Dietary staff member to prepare and serve resident meals, uphold safety and sanitation standards, and participate in facility activities with residents as a top priority.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to manage daily tasks in a fast-paced nursing facility environment. Candidates should be prepared to work closely with administrators and resident families.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write legibly
• Must be able to tolerate high pace in a nursing facility
• Willingness to follow instructions and work with the elderly

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper use and care of all equipment.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and housekeeping procedures pertaining to the dietary department.
• Receive and check incoming supplies.
• Inventory food, supplies and equipment monthly, as requested by supervisor.
• Prepare and serve meals for special meetings and parties.
• Attend facility meetings, as required.

Job description

Description

We are looking for someone to join our team that will embrace our CORE VALUES: RESIDENT FIRST, TEAM DRIVEN AND LEADING EDGE. This person will perform the duties required to prepare and serve all diets and maintain accepted standards of practice for the preparation and service of these diets.

Accountability: Dietary Manager, R.D. (Registered Dietitian) Consultant, Administrator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain proper use and care of all equipment.
2. Maintain safety, sanitation, and housekeeping procedure pertaining to the dietary
3. department.
4. Receive and check incoming supplies.
5. Inventory food, supplies and equipment monthly, as requested by supervisor.
6. Prepare and serve meals for special meetings and parties.
7. Prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation in the elderly.
8. Promote a safe, clean environment in which the residents may dine.
9. Any other duties and responsibilities, as requested by the Administrator.
10. Become a participating facility team member with the residents as first priority.
11. Attend facility meetings, as required.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold/handle
• Lift
• Carry
• Reach – at and below shoulder height
• Push/pull
• Grasp and handle – pens, paperwork and small equipment
• Sit, stand and walk
• Twist, bend, stoop, kneel, and squat
• Fine hand motor coordination
• Ability to read and write legibly
• Ability to give and follow instructions
• Climb

Talking: Communicating with residents, families, visitors and staff

Hearing: Taking instructions from supervisor To respond to resident complaints and requests

Sight: For performing job effectively and correctly

Smell: For accurate detection and maintenance of facility odors

Tasting: For checking the food that is being prepared and served to the residents

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

None.

SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE:

Tasks and procedures performed by the employee involve risks classified by C.D.C. as Category III. (No contact with blood or other bodily fluids to which universal precautions apply, if regular duties are performed.)

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to tolerate a high pace as typical for a nursing facility. Must be able to take and give instructions well and enjoy working with the elderly. Although employee is required to sit for prolonged periods of time, he/she must also be able to tolerate prolonged standing and walking.