Dietary Aide

The Strategies; Vincennes (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 19,286; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Dietary Cook/Aide to prepare meals according to specified diets and ensure dietary procedures are meticulously followed. Responsibilities include reviewing menus and maintaining sanitation standards in food service areas. Ideal candidates should be able to follow instructions and lift a minimum of 50 pounds. This role offers competitive hourly pay of $12.00 to $14.00 and is located in Indiana.

Qualifications

• Must be able to maintain the care and use of supplies and equipment.
• Must ensure proper sanitation and order in food service areas.

Responsibilities

• Review menus, recipes, and spreadsheets before preparing food.
• Inspect special diet trays for accuracy.
• Ensure dietary protocols are followed according to policies.
• Prepare meals per planned menus and recipes.
• Process diet changes from Nursing Services.

Skills

Ability to follow oral instructions

Ability to follow written instructions

Sanitation inspection skills

Ability to lift and move 50 pounds

Job description

Dietary Cook/Aide

Base pay range: $12.00/hr - $14.00/hr

Location: Lawrenceville, IL

Essential Duties

• Review menus, recipes, and spreadsheets prior to preparation of food
• Inspect special diet trays to ensure they are correct
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies and procedures, including cleaning schedules
• Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of Cook
• Ensure proper diets, supplements and snacks are provided to residents as ordered
• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policy guidelines
• Assist in establishing food service production line to ensure that meals are prepared on time
• Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate or as directed by the Director of Food Services
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, recipes and spreadsheets

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
• Must be able to maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and the appearance of the work areas
• Must be able to perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of 50 pounds