FT Cook 12p-7:30p at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation

OakView Nursing & Rehabilitation; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join its team. This role involves preparing and serving nutritional meals while ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards. You will work closely with the facility dietitian to tailor meal plans to meet residents' needs, oversee food tray preparation, and supervise dietary aides. If you have a passion for providing quality care and a warm environment, this opportunity is perfect for you, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in meal preparation and dietary needs.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritional meals for residents and staff.
• Supervise dietary aides and ensure compliance with sanitation policies.

Skills

Nutritional Meal Preparation

Sanitation Procedures

Effective Communication

Supervision Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Training

Tools

Food Preparation Equipment

Sanitation Supplies

Job description

• Provide nutritional meals to residents, staff and visitors as directed.
• Works closely with facility dietitian to ensure meals meet nutritional needs of the residents. Makes changes to meal plans when necessary with approval from the Dietary Manager.
• Ensures food supplies are appropriate and places orders when necessary.
• Oversees food tray line to ensure trays are prepared according to diet cards in an efficient manner to meet scheduled meal and snack times.
• Provide supervision to dietary aides as directed.
• Assure that established sanitation policies and procedures are always followed in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Assure that work area is clean and free of hazardous conditions such as spills, excess carts, etc.
• Assure that equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored at all times.
• Report all equipment malfunctions and breakdowns to the supervisor and keep the supervisor informed of supply needs.
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment along with any accidents/incidents to the Dietary Manager.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
• Attend and participate in meetings and in-services as directed or scheduled.