Dietary Aide/Cook

Willow Creek Senior Community; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Willow Creek Senior Community is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide/Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in assisted living or nursing home settings. The role emphasizes adherence to dietary guidelines, safety protocols, and compassionate care for geriatric residents.

The position involves food production, portion control, inventory tasks, and collaboration with nursing staff to meet individual dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare food service and geriatric diets.
• Ability to follow dietary guidelines and safety protocols.
• Strong math skills for portion control and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals per dietary guidelines and resident needs.
• Assist in portioning, plating, and presentation of meals.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely while maintaining sanitation standards.
• Follow PPE and safety procedures in all food handling activities.
• Support dietary department with inventory, ordering, and storage of foods.
• Assist with kitchen and dining area cleaning to maintain hygiene.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to accommodate special diets.
• Handle heavy lifting safely and maintain cleanliness according to health standards.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Culinary techniques

Geriatric diet knowledge

Time management

CPR preferred

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

Willow Creek Senior Community - We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dietary Aide/Cook to join our healthcare team. This role is vital in providing nutritious, well-prepared meals tailored to the dietary needs of residents in assisted living or nursing home environments. The ideal candidate will possess culinary expertise, experience working with geriatric patients, and a strong commitment to food safety and sanitation. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' quality of life through nourishing and appealing meals delivered with professionalism and care.

Duties

• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with dietary guidelines, ensuring adherence to specific nutritional requirements for residents.

• Assist in food production, including portioning, plating, and presentation of meals to promote appetizing and balanced dishes.

• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently while maintaining proper sanitation standards throughout food handling and preparation processes.

• Follow established procedures for food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Support the dietary department by managing inventory, ordering supplies, and ensuring proper storage of food items.

• Assist with cleaning duties within the kitchen and dining areas to uphold hygiene standards consistent with JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) regulations.

• Work collaboratively with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to accommodate special dietary needs for residents with specific health conditions or restrictions.

• Engage in manual handling practices for heavy lifting and safe movement of supplies or equipment, prioritizing resident and staff safety at all times.

Skills

• Proven experience working in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or similar healthcare environments.

• Strong background in food production, meal preparation, and culinary techniques within a healthcare or food industry setting.

• Knowledge of dietary requirements specific to geriatric populations and familiarity with dietetics principles.

• Excellent time management skills to ensure timely meal service without compromising quality or safety standards.

• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely while adhering to food handling regulations and sanitation practices.

• Experience working with diverse dietary needs, including special diets such as low sodium, diabetic-friendly, or texture-modified foods.

• Basic math skills for portion control, inventory management, and accurate record-keeping.

• Strong customer service orientation with compassionate communication skills suited for working with elderly residents.

• Certification in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) preferred; knowledge of workplace safety protocols essential.

• Physical ability to perform heavy lifting tasks safely and consistently maintain a clean, sanitized environment aligned with health standards.

Join our team dedicated to providing exceptional nutritional care that enhances residents' well-being through nutritious meal service delivered with professionalism and compassion!

Benefits

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person