Cook - Dietary Aide HCC

PruittHealth; Six Mile (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cook and Dietary Aide, where you will assist in preparing nutritious meals for residents while ensuring compliance with health regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values family and community. You will be responsible for food preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, contributing to the overall well-being of residents. If you have a passion for food service and a commitment to quality care, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of institutional food service experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and serving for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen area.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Food Handling

Food Preparation

Nutritional Knowledge

Customer Service

Cleaning and Sanitation

Education

Functional Literacy

Tools

Dish Machine

Garbage Disposal

Mixer

Blender

Meat Slicer

Steamer

Coffee Maker

Tea Maker

Job description

Job Description - Cook - Dietary Aide HCC (2504479)

JOB PURPOSE:

The Dietary Aide assists with food preparation in accordance with established procedural guidelines, and as directed by the Food Service/Dietary Manager/Supervisor.

The Cook prepares palatable, nutritionally sound meals consistent with departmental policies and procedures and in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations that meet daily nutritional and special diet needs of each resident. Responsible for ensuring that foods are prepared and served at the proper temperature and time. Works with the Director of Food Service to allocate resources efficiently so that each resident receives food in the amount, type, consistency, and frequency to maintain acceptable body weight, nutritional values, and quality of life.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists cook in the preparation of meals, salads, desserts, snacks, or other dishes for patients/residents, also prepares between-meal nourishments (make sandwiches, etc.)
2. Serves nourishments in accordance with procedural guidelines
3. Properly stores leftovers/opened food
4. Follows procedures for serving partner meals
5. Offers menu substitutions and records them in accordance with procedural guidelines
6. Complies with infection control policies in the work area
7. Delivers trays to patients/residents in halls and dining area
8. Assists with serving/pouring of juice, milk, water, and tea, etc.; makes coffee/tea as requested
9. Cleans all tables in the dining area after each meal
10. Cleans work area at the end of shift and after meals, including sweeping and mopping, and stores all cleaning equipment appropriately
11. Removes garbage from kitchen areas and hoses out garbage containers
12. Scrapes dishes, washes dishes, pots and pans, and stores properly
13. Records freezer and walk-in refrigerator temperatures in accordance with established procedures
14. Maintains dishwasher and dish sink; checks and records water temperature; checks dishwasher with sanitizer strips; checks chemical levels and replaces if needed
15. Maintains supply stock and properly stores items according to established procedures
16. Sets up tray line and performs tray line service
17. Operates the dish machine, garbage disposal, mixer, blender, meat slicer, steamer, coffee, and tea maker
18. Uses, cleans, and maintains serving equipment according to established procedures
19. Demonstrates knowledge of food handling, preparation, and storage techniques that comply with state and federal laws and regulations.
20. Follows recipes and prepares foods that correspond to menu cycles prepared by Dietitian. Prepares palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities that are served at proper times.
21. Assists with supervision of kitchen staff that assist with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and storage of supplies and equipment.
22. Prepares and maintains a supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident choices, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.
23. Uses food preparation equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions. Follows proper cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance schedules.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

1. Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
2. Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.
3. Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.
4. Honor patients/residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights.
5. Comply with corporate compliance program.
6. Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids.
7. Follow established safety regulations, including fire protection & prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
8. Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.
9. Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
10. Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

A minimum of one (1) year institutional food service experience as a cook.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in long-term care food production is preferred.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.