Dietary Aide - Dining Services

James-L.-West-Center-For-Dementia-Care; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

James-L. West Center for Dementia Care seeks a dedicated dietary cook to prepare, cook, and serve meals to residents in a sanitary, timely manner. Follow posted menus and standardized recipes to support healthy diets.

Ensure foods are served at proper temperatures, follow physician diet orders, and assist in supervising staff in the Dietary Manager's absence. A professional appearance and dependable work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare dietary experience preferred.
• Food handler's certification card is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food in a sanitary manner according to posted menu and standardized recipes.
• Ensure foods are served at proper temperatures and at scheduled times.
• Serve diets according to physician’s diet orders.
• Supervise staff in the absence of the Dietary Manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Dementia care understanding

Dependability

Professional appearance

Following procedures

Supervisory ability

Culture change

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare dietary experience preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:Prepares, cooks and serves food in a sanitary manner according to posted menu using furnished standardized recipes and proceduresAssures food is served at proper temperatures and at scheduled timesResponsible for serving diets according to physician’s diet ordersEducational Requirements:High school diploma or equivalentHealth care dietary experience preferredFood handler’s certification cardSpecific Requirements:Must enjoy working with residents and have good interpersonal skillsMust be able to work with and relate to residents with dementiaMust be able to work independently, efficiently and effectivelyMust be able to follow written procedures and communicationsMust present self in a professional manner and appearance at all timesMust be dependable, honest and trustworthyMust be able to supervise staff in the absence of Dietary ManagerMust have positive attitude with concept of culture change