Dietary Cook Aide Part Time

Medilodge of Rochester Hills, Inc.; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

MediLodge of Monroe is seeking a part-time Dietary Cook Aide to assist with the preparation and service of meals for residents, staff, and special events, using proper food handling and safety techniques in a clean, safe environment.

You will follow planned menus and standardized recipes, ensure meals are delivered on time, monitor temperatures, and work as part of a supportive kitchen team committed to high-quality nutrition and resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Tenth grade or above desirable.
• Experience in food service desired.
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county of facility.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food for meals and snacks according to planned menus and safety standards.
• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items and ensures food is served attractively.
• Ensures meals and snacks are delivered on time to designated areas.
• Maintains proper food temperatures during preparation and service and records temperatures.
• Serves resident meals according to diet orders and preferences.
• Labels, dates, and stores food properly and monitors logs.
• Keeps work area clean and uncluttered and assists with cleaning tasks as needed.
• Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for food and supplies.
• Acts as a team member and supports residents, families, and visitors.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Communication

Reading/Writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dietary Cook Aide - Part-Time

Michigan's state-funded Senate Bill 690 (COVID-19) pay may be ending - but your earning power shouldn't.

Join a team that values your dedication and is stepping up to help replace the missing pay in your paycheck.

Make the move to an employer that invests in you.

MediLodge of Monroe

• Michigan's Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support available for your well-being.
• Flexible Scheduling: We offer various scheduling options - ask us about what works for you!
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses: Earn extra by referring others to join our team.

Why Choose MediLodge?

• Michigan's Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support available for your well-being.
• Flexible Scheduling: We offer various scheduling options - ask us about what works for you!
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses: Earn extra by referring others to join our team.

We value your contributions, and we want you to experience the professional success and personal fulfillment that comes with making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

Summary

The Dietary Cook Aide assists with the preparation and service of food using proper food handling and food safety techniques for residents, as well as employees and special events, while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Qualifications

Education

• Tenth grade or above desirable

Licenses/Certification

• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county of facility.

Experience

• Experience in food service desired.

Job Functions

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food (such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other items) for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu for meals and snacks, as well as employees and special events using proper food handling/safety techniques.
• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items and ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Ensures that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas according to established time schedules.
• Ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared and/or pre-portioned within established time schedules.
• Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service and records temperatures of food.
• Serves resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with the planned menu, the resident’s diet order, and food preferences.
• Labels, dates, and stores food properly.
• Ensures that refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range and records temperatures on appropriate logs and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Washes dishes, etc. according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing and records water temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs. Reports any problems with proper water temperature or sanitizer to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food and performs cleaning assignments utilizing the proper cleaning chemicals.
• Ensures that dishes, etc. are readily available for the next meal, stores dishes, etc. in the proper location.
• Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, supplies, etc. as indicated by the supervisor.
• Ensures that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. is always available. Reports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Operates and maintains equipment in a clean and safe operating condition according to manufacturer and supervisory direction and reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly.
• Makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding improvements in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc. to enhance the quality of the food service.
• Works as a team member and interacts appropriately in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.