Dietary Aide

Las Cruces Village Independent Living; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Village Independent Living in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a cook to prepare nutritious and attractive meals for residents in a timely manner, adhering to Federal, State, and Corporate requirements.

The role involves maintaining safety and cleanliness, attending meetings, and, in the absence of the Director of Nutritional Services, supervising staff. Candidates should have good verbal communication and basic English reading/writing skills.

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 and supplements for residents in a timely manner.
• Perform duties in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Supervise staff in the absence of the Director of Nutritional Services.
• Attend meetings and in-services as required.
• Present a professional image to residents and resolve concerns.
• Ensure residents' rights are protected.

Skills

Verbal communication

English reading/writing

Cleanliness & safety

Food service experience

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.

Las Cruces Village Independent 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.