Dietary Cook, Part Time Temporary- Hoffman Senior Living

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Hoffman (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation and sick time

Recognized holidays

Shift differentials

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

Minnewaska Community Health Services in Hoffman, MN is seeking a part-time Dietary Cook responsible for meal and snack preparation aligned with residents' diets and dietary guidelines.

You will follow menus, handle deliveries, ensure food safety, and serve meals on time, while maintaining sanitation and supporting special diets. This temporary role requires English proficiency and the ability to work with geriatric residents.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to follow directions and perform assigned tasks.
• Must be able to relate work with geriatric residents and understand their special needs.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Ensure that menus and alternates are compiled in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Receive deliveries and check receipts against specifications and orders.
• As deliveries are made cook is to place frozen foods in freezer as soon as possible.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Ensure that all food production is completed to assure meals are served on time.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets per policy.
• Prepare food with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Prepare all snacks.
• Prepare and serve substitutes to residents who refuse meal or request alternatives.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next day are readily available and frozen foods to be thawed are out in cooler 48 hours prior.
• Check cooler/freezer temperatures every shift.
• Take and record food temperatures at every meal.
• Assist in preparing food for special events, activities, etc.
• Wear hair nets and nametags at all times.
• Label any food that has been opened or leftovers food that is to be saved.
• Assist daily in cleaning schedule duties.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner.
• Keep kitchen orderly. Wipe down all ovens, stovetop daily when shift completed. Sweep floors. Mop floor at end of shift. Sanitize counters and sinks.
• Wash all dishes following meals and prior to end of shift.
• Follow sanitation and safety techniques in operation and cleaning of all equipment.
• Adhere to all sanitary regulations governing handling, preparation, and serving of food.
• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, in-service training programs, etc, as directed.
• Follow through on resident rights.
• Ensure that safety regulations and precautions, Infection Control procedures, and Universal Precautions are being used when performing daily tasks.
• Report all hazardous equipment to Housing Manager. Report all accidents promptly.
• Report any missing MSDS labels to Housing Manager.
• Have the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by OSHA Hazard communication, HIPPA, QAPI, and other organizations.
• Respond to emergency codes (fire, severe weather, etc.).
• Must complete 4hrs of Dementia training within 160 hours of start of employment and 2 hours annually thereafter.
• Complete required education annually.
• Understand and adhere to all Vulnerable Adult Abuse Prevention Policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

• Location 601 Carolina Ave,Hoffman, MN, 56339,United States
• Base Pay $17.00 - $22.88 / Hour
• Employee Type Part Time

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

TITLE: Dietary Cook

REPORTS TO: Housing Manager

Job Summary:

The Dietary Cook is responsible for meal and snack preparation and service. The Dietary Cook must follow resident’s diets, policies, procedures, and dietary guidelines.

Qualifications:

Must be able to read, write and speak English. Must be able to follow directions and perform assigned tasks. Must be able to relate work with geriatric residents and understand their special needs. Complete and pass a state required background study form which checks for certain criminal convictions or serious/recurring maltreatment.

General Responsibilities:

• Review Menus prior to preparation of food.
• Ensure that menus and alternates are compiled in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Receive deliveries and check receipts against specifications and orders.
• As deliveries are made cook is to place frozen foods in freezer as soon as possible.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Ensure that all food production is completed to assure meals are served on time.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets per policy.
• Prepare food with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Prepare all snacks.
• Prepare and serve substitutes to residents who refuse meal or request alternatives.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next day are readily available and frozen foods to be thawed are out in cooler 48 hours prior.
• Check cooler/freezer temperatures every shift.
• Take and record food temperatures at every meal.
• Assist in preparing food for special events, activities, etc.
• Wear hair nets and nametags at all times.
• Label any food that has been opened or leftovers food that is to be saved.
• Assist daily in cleaning schedule duties.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner.
• Keep kitchen orderly. Wipe down all ovens, stovetop daily when shift completed. Sweep floors. Mop floor at end of shift. Sanitize counters and sinks.
• Wash all dishes following meals and prior to end of shift.
• Follow sanitation and safety techniques in operation and cleaning of all equipment.
• Adhere to all sanitary regulations governing handling, preparation, and serving of food.
• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, in-service training programs, etc, as directed.
• Follow through on resident rights.
• Ensure that safety regulations and precautions, Infection Control procedures, and Universal Precautions are being used when performing daily tasks.
• Report all hazardous equipment to Housing Manager. Report all accidents promptly.
• Report any missing MSDS labels to Housing Manager.
• Have the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by OSHA Hazard communication, HIPPA, QAPI, and other organizations.
• Respond to emergency codes (fire, severe weather, etc.).
• Must complete 4hrs of Dementia training within 160 hours of start of employment and 2 hours annually thereafter.
• Complete required education annually.
• Understand and adhere to all Vulnerable Adult Abuse Prevention Policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Minnewaska Community Health Services policy forbids employees and associates from discriminating against anyone based on race, religion, color, creed, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, familial status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Minnewaska Community Health Services is committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career advancement.Minnewaska Community Health Servicesalso provides reasonable accommodations to disabled employees and applicants as required by law.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.

Summary

Part Time Temporary position - includes every other weekend.
MCHS offers a variety of benefits to full and part time employees:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Employee Assistant Program
Vacation and Sick Time
Recognized Holidays
Shift differentials
Retirement with employer match