Dietary Aide/Cook

Deercreekseniorliving; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide/Cook to ensure timely service and high-quality dining experiences for residents. You will be responsible for food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and safety, and adhering to dietary needs.

The ideal candidate must possess Serv-Safe certification and demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills. Join us to make a difference in our residents' lives!

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Willingness to learn food preparation techniques.
• Demonstrated capability to work effectively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and friendly service to residents and guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of dining areas and cookware.
• Prepare and present meals satisfying residents' needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Food safety knowledge

Special dietary needs knowledge

Education

Serv-Safe certification

Job description

Harvest Home & Inwood Crossing Assisted Living/Memory Care is currently seeking a Dietary Aide/Cook to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second (Employee First!), Ownership. If these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.

About the Opportunity

Ensure efficient, timely and friendly service to all residents, staff and guests. Assist with meeting or exceeding residents’ dining expectations.

Ensure proper cleaning, storage, and availability of all dining services cookware, dishware, etc. Keep food prep, dining areas and/or dish room areas clean and sanitary. Maintain proper sanitation and safety procedures and high quality of food preparation and presentation.

Critical Success Factors

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and comprehend the same.
• Willingness to learn new food preparation techniques and presentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team.
• Must display team behaviors.
• Ability to effectively deal with conflict or resident complaints.
• Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Prepares, cooks, and presents meals on time to satisfy residents’ needs.
• Knowledge of special dietary needs of residents and the required meal prep techniques.
• Ensures quality of food at all times.
• Ensures food is cooked to correct temperatures and served at correct temperatures.
• Follows all food safety and equipment safety procedures.
• Knowledge of and compliance with community quality standards and requirements.
• Must be dependable, punctual, self‑motivated, and able to work without constant supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess Serv‑Safe certification, or be willing to obtain upon hire.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.