Dietary Aide / Cook

Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Newton Health Care Center in Newton, IA is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide / Cook to join our skilled nursing facility. This dual-role position involves assisting with meal preparation, cooking, food service, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment. The role supports nutritious meals and adherence to dietary policies and food safety standards.

The schedule includes every other weekend. Experience in dining services and a ServSafe certification are valued, with culinary training

Qualifications

• One year of dining services experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and portion control guidelines.
• Plan food production to coordinate with scheduled meal service.
• Follow standardized recipes and therapeutic diet orders.
• Prepare food for regular, modified, and special diets.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, portion sizes, and plate presentation.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, appliances, and work areas.
• Assist with serving meals in a timely and courteous manner.
• Support meal preparation and other food service duties as assigned.
• Assist with dishwashing and kitchen cleanup as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the dietary team to provide exceptional service to residents.

Job description

Dietary Aide / Cook

Location: Newton Health Care Center | Newton, IA

Newton Health Care Center is seeking a Dietary Aide / Cook to join our skilled nursing facility in Newton, IA.

This dual-role position is responsible for assisting with meal preparation, cooking, food service, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment. The Dietary Aide / Cook plays an important role in ensuring residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals while following all dietary policies and food safety regulations.

Shift Available

• Part-Time




• Every other weekend

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and portion control guidelines




• Plan food production to coordinate with scheduled meal service




• Follow standardized recipes and therapeutic diet orders




• Prepare food for regular, modified, and special diets




• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently




• Maintain knowledge of menu items, portion sizes, and plate presentation




• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards




• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, appliances, and work areas




• Assist with serving meals in a timely and courteous manner




• Support meal preparation and other food service duties as assigned




• Assist with dishwashing and kitchen cleanup as needed




• Work collaboratively with the dietary team to provide exceptional service to residents

Qualifications

• One (1) year of dining services experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other healthcare setting preferred




• Culinary school training preferred




• Current ServSafe Certification required




• High school diploma or GED preferred




• Must be at least 18 years of age




• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment




• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards