Dietary Aide/ Cook SIGN ON BONUS

Aspire Nursing and Rehab of Sutherland; Sutherland (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a Dietary Aide/Cook responsible for food preparation and maintaining kitchen hygiene for residents. The ideal candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, and have a passion for working with the elderly, ensuring they meet their dietary requirements. Join a dedicated team that values respectful and quality care in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with the elderly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dishwashing area.
• Follow food handling and safety protocols.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Customer Service

Job description

Aspire Nursing and Rehab of Sutherland is hiring a Dietary Aide/ Cook to work at the facility to provide both short term rehabilitation and long-term care.

Dietary Aide/Cook Requirements:

• Preparing and/or pre-proportion food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu. Ensuring residents receive their specific meals as prescribed by the physician.
• Follows proper food handling and safety techniques according to established policies and procedures and maintains proper infections control procedures.
• Ensuring food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner, using proper technique to ensure quality taste and palatability.
• Maintaining proper temperature of food during preparations. Ensures food is served at proper temperature as per guidelines.
• Records food temps, refrigerator and freezer temps.
• Assists with the setup of the tray line. Assembles trays according to the planned menu and tray tickets, stated portion, resident food preferences, and diet order and within the established time schedules. Assists in checking trays during service for accuracy.
• Follow daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Cleans, washes, and sanitizes dishes, flatware, and utensils used to serve patients and others.
• Assists in maintaining the general cleanliness of the dishwashing area.
• Cleans work area and equipment as assigned.
• Puts up stock in food storage areas and refrigerators as assigned.
• Must be pleasant, respectful and courteous to residents, families, visitors and fellow employees at all times.

Requirements:

• Organized with a high level of attention to detail
• Desire to work with the elderly
• Be a self-starter
• Ability to maintain confidentiality to ensure compliance with all HIPAA regulations

*Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.