CookDietary Aide

COH Holdings; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson II Comforts of Home Senior Living is seeking a Cook/Dietary Aide for full-time or part-time positions in Hudson, WI. The role involves monthly menu planning, food preparation, and serving meals to residents under the supervision of the Housing Manager.

The successful candidate must hold the WI Department of Health Food Certification, maintain food-safety standards, and manage dietary budgets. The job requires flexibility to provide home-style meals and support to care staff in daily

Qualifications

• Certification from WI Department of Health Food Certification is required.
• Knowledge of sanitary regulations and safety procedures is required.
• Ability to manage budget for food and dietary needs as specified by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly menu.
• Assist with food orders and purchasing.
• Maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen.
• Prepare three meals daily plus snacks for residents.
• Inform and instruct care givers on sanitary practices and serving procedures.
• Monitor residents dietary needs and preferences.

Skills

Food prep

Menu planning

First Aid

Education

WI Department of Health Food Certification

Job description

Hudson II Comforts of Home Senior Living

JOB TITLE

Cook/Dietary Aide- Full time/Part Time

shift: AM, PM

Pay: Starting Pay $16.50-$18.50/hour DOQ

REPORTS TO:

Housing Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

WI Department of Health Food Certification

POSITION SUMMARY:

The cook is responsible for monthly menu preparation, assisting with purchases of food supplies, cooks and serves meals. The cook will be certified by the Department of Health in Food Management and maintain certificate during the time of employment with Comforts of Home Senior Living. The cook is responsible for sanitary conditions as required by the WI Department of Health and is knowledgeable on Heath Department inspections. Most importantly, the cook is responsible for providing quality meals to the residents of Comforts of Home Senior Living. Knowledge of dietary budgeting and staying within budget is a must. The cook must be flexible, willing to prepare home cooked meals with creativity and resourcefulness. Some direction and instruction to care givers is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepare monthly menu
2. Assist House Manager with food orders
3. Organize, clean, and maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen
4. Prepare three daily meals as well as snacks for residents
5. Maintain knowledge of residents' special dietary needs or likes/dislikes.
6. Instructs care givers on proper sanitary regulations
7. Instructs care givers on setting tables, serving residents, clearing dishes, loading and running dishwasher
8. Stays within set budget on all food orders and purchases
9. Meet with residents periodically to assess food preferences
10. Prepare and track guest meals
11. Communicate detailed instructions to staff for evening and weekend meals and baking
12. Interact with residents and observe food and liquid intake
13. Work with House Manager on food preparation/service for special events
14. Maintain confidentiality of residents personal and medical information

I understand my routine work schedule may be adjusted to assist with Resident needs. I agree to accept all other duties as assigned.

I understand the following skills are needed and that I am capable of performing them OR I am willing to be trained.

• Proper sanitary practices
• Food preparation and cooking
• Menu planning
• First Aid Certification with skills to alleviate choking
• Communication skills with residents, visitors and the State of Wisconsin Survey Team
• Emergency procedures for flood, fire, power outage and tornado

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