Dietary Aide

White Acres Assisted Living; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

White Acres Assisted Living in El Paso, Texas is seeking a skilled cook to prepare nutritious, appealing meals for residents in accordance with Federal, State, and Corporate requirements. You will help ensure safe, sanitary food preparation and, when needed, supervise kitchen staff in the Director's absence.

The role requires good communication and attention to cleanliness and safety. Preference given to applicants with prior food service or long-term care experience and the ability to read and

Qualifications

• Proficient verbal communication required.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Experience in food service or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious and attractive meals according to Federal, State and Corporate requirements.
• Supervise staff in the absence of the Director of Nutritional Services.
• Attend meetings and in-services as required.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Read/write English

Cleanliness/organization/safety

Food service/LTC experience preferred

Job description

TECHNICAL

• The cook prepares, in a timely manner, nutritious and attractive meals and supplements for all residents according to Federal, State and Corporate requirements.
• Performs duties in a safe and sanitary manner.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• The cook supervises staff in the absence of the Director of Nutritional Services.
• Attends meetings and in-services as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Basic understanding of cleanliness, organization and safety.
• Prior food service and/or long-term care experience preferred.

CONSUMER SERVICE

• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures all patient/resident rights are protected.

White Acres Assisted Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.