FT Cook 6a-2p at Oakview Nursing

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 ensure the provision of nutritional meals to residents, staff, and visitors. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the facility dietitian to adapt meal plans according to individual needs while overseeing the food tray line for efficiency. You will also play a crucial role in maintaining sanitation standards and ensuring a clean, safe work environment. If you are passionate about enhancing the dining experience for residents and enjoy working in a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service and meal preparation in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of dietary needs and nutrition for residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritional meals to residents and staff.
• Supervise dietary aides and ensure compliance with sanitation standards.

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.