Dietary Cook

Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to join our dietary team. This role supports the Cook, helps plan regular and special diet menus, and ensures food is available for preparation.

You will assist in maintaining safety, sanitation and portion control, respond to dietary emergencies, and help with meal service and tray inspection for residents. We offer benefits and opportunities for professional development, with shifts available

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Cook to implement diet menus and assist in planning regular and special diets as prescribed, ensuring food is available for preparation.
• Recognize and respond to dietary emergencies, document observations and outcomes.
• Complete forms and records to assure control of equipment and supplies.
• Assist in determining quality and quantity of food served.
• Meet with the Dietary Supervisor to improve services and maintain food service for residents.
• Assist the Cook in preparation of food.
• Serve meals that are palatable and follow portion control and therapeutic diet guidelines.
• Inspect diet trays for accuracy and presentation; assess kitchen and dietary area cleanliness and safety.
• Operate the dishwasher and keep kitchen equipment clean.
• Report disrepair of dietary equipment and supplies.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center -

Our facility is currently seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to join our dietary team. This opportunity is available on both day and evening shifts. Our facility is comprised of professionals dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of life for those served while encouraging the support of family, friends, and community. It’s more than a job- it’s an opportunity to be part of a family that deeply influences the lives of our residents on a daily basis. With a culture that is centered on teamwork and a mission to provide the highest quality care in a residential setting, you will find a sense of belonging and purpose.

Schedule

• Various shifts available
• Full and Part-time

Responsibilities

• Work with the Cook to implement recommended changes, assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by attending physicians, and assure that food is available for preparation by cooks.
• Recognize and respond to dietary emergencies, and document observations, interventions and outcomes.
• Complete forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc. to assure control of equipment and supplies.
• Assist in developing methods to determine quality and quantity of food served.
• Meet with the Dietary Supervisor to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and the improvement of services, and assure that food service is properly maintained to meet the needs of residents.
• Assist the Cook in preparation of food.
• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in accordance with portion control procedures, as well as for therapeutic diets in accordance with scheduled menus and sanitary regulations.
• Inspect diet trays to assure accuracy, portion control, appealing layout, etc., and evaluate kitchen and dietary area, etc. for upkeep, supply control, cleanliness and safety.
• Operate the dishwasher, clean the kitchen area and equipment.
• Report disrepair of dietary equipment, supplies, etc.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Colonial offers a comprehensive benefit package as well as opportunities for professional development. Because we value each and every employee, we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Health, Vision & Dental
• Short-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Plans

Note: Benefit eligibility depends on employment status.

We also strive to take care of our employees by providing continuing education, scholarship opportunities, a free Employee Assistance Program, direct deposit, and Perfect Attendance perks!

Equal Opportunity Employer.