Dietary Aide

OPCO Skilled Management; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a timely manner, in accordance with Federal, State and Corporate requirements. This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and professional service within a care facility.

Responsibilities include supervising staff in the absence of the Director of Nutritional Services, attending required meetings, and maintaining a professional image while upholding resident rights and company standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals in a timely manner according to Federal, State and Corporate requirements.
• Perform duties in a safe and sanitary manner.
• In the director's absence, supervise staff of Nutritional Services.
• Attend meetings and in-services as required.
• Present a professional image to consumers and adhere to company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensure patient/resident rights are protected.

Skills

Verbal communication

English literacy

Sanitation

Safety awareness

Long-term care experience (preferred)

Job description

Principal Responsibilities: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.