Dietary Aide (1pm-8pm)

Carmel-Hills-Wellness-; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated kitchen aide to support meal preparation, service and sanitation in the dining areas for residents.

The role involves assisting cooks, following production sheets, preparing nourishments, desserts and beverages, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen per center procedures. High school diploma or equivalent preferred; 1 year in a large-scale cooking operation is advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year’s work in a large-scale cooking operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor.
• Assists cooks as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entre foods into dishes; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate.
• Completes pre-preparation as needed including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits for use; slices meat and measures portions for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Follows the cleaning schedule; cleans equipment and work area after use; sweeps and mops kitchen floors; takes trash to dumpster; washes pots and pans.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Washes dishes and silverware; puts away clean dishes and silverware; assists with cleaning of equipment and kitchen as assigned.
• Other duties may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the preparation, service, and clean up for meals served to residents in the nursing center. Maintains an attractive and sanitary dining room, meal service and delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• One year’s work in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor.
• Assists cooks as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entre foods into dishes; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate.
• Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Follows the cleaning schedule; Cleans the equipment and work area after each use; Sweeps and mops kitchen floors as assigned; Takes trash to dumpster as assigned; Washes pots and pans as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Washes dishes and silverware according to dishwashing procedure; Puts clean dishes and silverware away; Assists with cleaning of equipment, dishes, silverware and kitchen as assigned.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation 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.

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