DIETARY AIDE COOK - PRN

Horizon Health; Marshall (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee 403(b)

Health savings account with Company 2%

Vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Horizon Health in Paris, IL, a Critical Access rural health facility, is seeking a Food Service Aide to prepare and serve meals for residents, families, and guests. You will cook, bake, slice meats, and help with drinks, following menus and recipes while keeping areas clean and safe.

You will also assist memory care residents in common areas, perform duties assigned by the Residence Director, and participate in monthly education.

Qualifications

• Provides quality food preparation to residents, families and guests following designated menus and recipes.
• Assists memory care residents in common areas and supports overall meal service.
• Completes records and monthly education as required by department policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of foods according to menus and recipes, maintain cleanliness of prep and dining areas.
• Assist memory care residents with needs in common areas and support safe, compassionate care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Residence Director and ensure food safety standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Food handling

Job description

Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 though community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we continue to expand our services & locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris. Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve you our family, friends, and neighbors.

Position Summary:

Provide a variety of food preparation duties; cooking, cleaning, preparing cold foods, slicing meats, and preparing drinks plus any other duties assigned by Residence Director.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities/Accountabilities):

• Provide quality food preparation to residents/families/guests. Essential Duties include baking cooking frying and other tasks associated in food preparation and serving. Prepare a variety of foods according to the resident’s food preferences noting food allergies and dislikes. Follow designated and approved menus and recipes according to serving size and measurements. Prepare various foods for cooking or serving. Receive and store food supplies in refrigerators, freezer and other designated storage areas. Keep food preparation area clean along with minimal dirty dishes. Maintain the front and back outside sitting areas. Achieved by cleaning tables, sweeping porches and watering container plants, daily. Assist in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment; report environmental deficiencies to the Residence Director such as lighting or equipment problems. Completes records documentation information in keeping with department policies. Complete required monthly education.
• Assist memory care residents with needs while they are in the common areas.
• Other Duties- Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. All other job duties as assigned by Resident Director.

The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required ln support of the hospital's goals and objectives.

Position Requirements:

• Supports the Mission, Goals and Organizational Philosophy of Willowbrook.
• Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
• Interact with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.
• Confidentiality of all information, including resident, employee and operations.
• Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Supports and participates in common teamwork.
• Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
• Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
• Promotes positive public relations with team members, residents, family members and guests.
• Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.

Pay Rate:

Pay ranges from $15.250/hour to $20.979/hour (rate of pay is based on applicable years of experience)

Horizon Health is committed to caring not only for our patients, but for our staff as well. We offer you an extensive total compensation and benefits package. As an employee of Horizon Health, your benefits include a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee 403(b), health savings account with Company match, as well as Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays.