Dietary Cook | Full-Time

River Oaks Of Minnesota; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

River Oaks Of Minnesota is seeking a Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals for residents in a facility setting. The role requires maintaining sanitary cooking and dining areas and following safety guidelines. Candidates should be capable of following instructions and maintaining a service-oriented approach.

Responsibilities include setting up dining areas, delivering meals, stocking supplies, and assisting with meal prep. 18+ years old, and prior experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous food service experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines preferred.
• Skilled in preparing meals following instructions.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate completion of scheduled cleaning tasks and meal services.
• Adhere to HIPAA privacy policies and procedures; maintain confidentiality of residents, families and employees.
• Maintain positive working relationships with residents, families, River Oaks staff and referral sources.
• Set up tables or dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order.
• Prepare meals independently by following instructions.
• Deliver dishes and trays at designated times.
• Serve prepared meals to residents at appropriate meal times.
• Take down dining areas and collect plates and utensils.
• Discard leftovers and take out garbage.
• Clean food stations and wash dishes, cookware and silverware.
• Stock ingredients and monitor inventory.
• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Communicate needs for supplies to proper personnel.

Skills

Sanitation knowledge

Food preparation

Teamwork

Customer service

Compliance with safety standards

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Job Summary

This position prepares and serves food to the residents in our facility while ensuring good sanitary condition in cooking and dining premises. A Dietary Aide must be capable to prepare food following instructions while adhering to all safety and health standards. They must be competent and conscientious with a customer-oriented approach. The goal is to provide excellent food services by following instructions and standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

A. Administrative

• Timely and accurate completion of scheduled cleaning tasks and meal services.
• Adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) privacy policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality of all information pertaining to residents, families and employees.
• Maintain positive working relationships with residents, residents’ families, River Oaks staff, community providers and referral sources.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.

B. Services and Procedures

• Set up tables or other dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order
• Prepare meals independently by following instructions.
• Deliver dishes and trays at designated times.
• Serve prepared meals to residents at appropriate meal times.
• Take down dining areas and collect plates, glasses etc.
• Discard leftovers and take out garbage.
• Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware.
• Stock ingredients and monitor inventory.
• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Assist in cleaning procedures in kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist in meal prep for upcoming meals.
• Communicate to proper individuals when supplies are needed.
• Supports the mission, vision, and core values of the organization.
• Ensure proper sanitation and storage of kitchen equipment, food and supplies.
• Food temperatures are maintained at proper levels at preparation and throughout service.
• Understands modified diets and is a team player in working toward resident nutritional well being.

Qualifications / Requirements

A. Education and Experience

• Eighteen (18) years of age
• Previous work experience preferred, but not required.
• Previous experience working with the mentally ill preferred.
• Knowledge ofsanitation and safety guidelines preferred.
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions.
• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances

B. Certificates, Licensure and Registration

• United States Citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Position is subject to a Minnesota Department of Human Services background check.
• Must provide proof of two-step Mantoux.
• Certification in food service a plus.