Dietary Aide / Cook

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC is seeking a Dietary Cook to assist in food preparation and service, ensuring clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to dietary requirements, and maintaining quality meal standards for residents.

The position involves preparing meals, managing dietary trays, and supporting the dietary team to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines for skilled nursing facilities. In-person work in State College, PA is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and food preparation.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Familiarity with dietary restrictions and modified diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and dietary requirements.
• Assist with shift coverage for call-outs, vacations, or staffing needs.
• Ensure meals meet state and federal guidelines for skilled nursing facilities.
• Follow therapeutic and modified diets, including low-sodium, diabetic, and pureed diets.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.
• Monitor food temperatures, storage procedures, and sanitation practices.

Skills

Previous cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Now Hiring: Dietary Aides / Cooks

Full Time

General Purpose

Assist in food preparation and serving; maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas under the supervision of the Dietary Manager or Cook.

Essential Job Functions

This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:

Food Preparation, Serving and Cleaning

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks.
• Assist in checking trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy.
• Set up trays and deliver meals to residents.
• Set up serving line with cold foods, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc. according to the menus and as instructed.
• Work on central tray service line, placing appropriate food on general and modified diet trays, as directed.
• Deliver loaded food carts to corridor and return unloaded carts to dish washing unit.
• Collect soiled trays and utensils from dining room tables and transport them to dish washing area.
• Wash dishes, clean equipment, wipe off dining room and worktables, clean utensils, pots and pans; mop floors in dietary, etc., as assigned.
• Clean and maintain kitchen and food preparation equipment as assigned.
• Wash, sanitize, and store trays, dishes and utensils.

Supply

• Stock and store food items as assigned.
• Maintain a level of food and supplies adequate for the next meal and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies.
• Report hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents, as necessary.

Other Duties

• Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.
• Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.

Qualifications for Dietary Cook

• Previous cooking experience required
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Familiarity with dietary restrictions and modified diets
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently

Responsibilities of Dietary Cook

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and dietary requirements
• Assist with shift coverage for call-outs, vacations, or staffing needs
• Ensure meals meet state and federal guidelines for skilled nursing facilities
• Follow therapeutic and modified diets, including low-sodium, diabetic, and pureed diets
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment
• Monitor food temperatures, storage procedures, and sanitation practices
• Work collaboratively with the dietary team to support smooth daily operations

Why Join Us?

Skip the late-night restaurant hours and enjoy a more balanced schedule. We offer a stable, team-oriented environment where your work directly contributes to the health and well-being of our residents.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute

• State College, PA 16801 (Required)

Work Location

In person