Dietary Support Professional - Cook- $2,000 Bonus!

Opportunity Living; Lake City (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the healthcare sector is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in Lake City. This role involves preparing meals and assisting clients with dietary needs while promoting a safe and homelike environment. The position requires flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing needs, ensuring that every client receives the best care possible. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and enjoy a dynamic work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in meal preparation and dietary practices.
• Ability to assist clients with self-feeding and food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and adhere to dietary needs of clients.
• Assist clients in self-feeding and kitchen duties.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Sanitary Food Practices

Client Advocacy

Flexibility

Housekeeping Duties

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

House Location: Lake City
Hours: 9am - 5pm, Mon-Fri (40hours a week)
On call every 8th weekend

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals according to menus and modified prescribed diets.

• Adhere to sanitary food service practices.

• Assist in feeding and training in self-feeding for clients/members who exhibit a need.

• Assist in training clients/members in food preparation and kitchen duties as directed by the Interdisciplinary Team.

• Prepare bi-weekly shopping lists, record receipt of groceries, and store grocery items in accordance with facility policies.

• Confer with other staff on dietary practices and clients’/members’ individual dietary needs.

• Adjust recipes to proper proportions for the number of individuals being served.

• Follow the cleaning schedules of the dietary area.

• Serve in capacity of a Direct Support Professional.

• Maintain a safe, clean and homelike environment by following established cleaning schedules.

• Take part in routine housekeeping duties, including laundry.

• Serve as advocate for client/member rights.

• Maintain flexibility of schedules to provide adequate coverage.

The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works in a changing environment that adjusts to the needs of the individuals being serviced. The environment may be fast-paced with interruptions, distractions and deadlines. Must be flexible and be able to adjust to changing needs or activities. Depending on the needs of the individuals, the work can be physically demanding including transferring or supporting people with mobility needs, lifting or moving items over 50 pounds, walking or standing for extended periods of time or providing support through CPR/First Aid, behavioral support, and other interventions. Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Noise level is usually mild to moderate.