Dietary Cook Aide

Cleveland Clinic; Lodi (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Dietary Cook Aide in a community-based hospital. In this role, you'll prepare nutritious meals for patients and staff while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. Enjoy a supportive work environment where caregivers are valued and appreciated. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic setting, with varied shifts and responsibilities that contribute directly to patient care. If you have a passion for food service and a commitment to excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service in a hospital or restaurant setting.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for patient service and cafeteria according to quality standards.
• Maintain safe food handling and sanitation practices.

Skills

Food Preparation

Food Safety Practices

Sanitation Practices

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Institutional Kitchen Equipment

Cash Register

Job description

Dietary Cook Aide

Join Cleveland Clinic's Lodi Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This community-based hospital is a member of Cleveland Clinic Akron General and has provided top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Medina County since 1920. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Under the direct supervision of the Manager Nutrition Services, the Cook/Dietary Aide is responsible for the preparation of all food items for patient room service and the cafeteria, according to Nutrition Services requirements of quality, quantity, nutrition, and appearance.

**A caregiver in this position works day/evening rotation, from 6:00am-2:30pm or 11:00am-6:30pm**

**variable no exact set days.**

**2 days one week 3 days the next. Some weekend and Holidays per coverage when needed.**

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Meet with Dietitian or Manager with Room Service menu concerns.

+ Notify Manager of food, supplies or equipment needs, including equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions.

+ Check and inspect food products and supply as delivered and assist in the storage of supplies and food products in the absence of the Manager.

+ Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet the mealtime schedule, using only approved, standardized recipes.

+ Maintain timely prep and delivery of all meals to patients.

+ Maintain safe food handling practices while preparing and serving food for patients, staff, and visitors. Records all food temperatures on proper log.

+ Practice infection control, sanitation and safety precautions as instructed.

+ Tend to dish machine and puts clean dishes away, washes pot and pans, sweeps, and mops dish room area and other related tasks. Records all dishwasher temperatures appropriately.

+ Follow manufacturer's instructions for use of Nutrition Service equipment.

+ Follow cleaning schedule and perform other cleaning duties.

+ Operate the cash register as needed.

+ Assist with special function setups and teardowns.

+ Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements.

+ Follow hospital/system and department policies and procedures with specific attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ High school graduate or equivalent.

+ Can read and follow written instructions and write legibly.

+ Experience in food service arena, hospital, long-term care, or restaurant service.

+ Background in institutional kitchen equipment use.

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**Personal Protective Equipment:**

+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

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