Night Cook/Dietary Aide

Feuerwehr Aitrach; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Night Cook/Dietary Aide to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals for residents while supervising meal service and ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives through food, while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about food service and committed to quality care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• One year of quantity cooking or healthcare food service experience preferred.
• Successful completion of a Modified Diet course required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to diet orders and supervise meal service.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and supervise Dietary Aides.
• Ensure food safety and monitor sanitation levels.

Skills

Quantity Cooking

Food Safety

Sanitation Training

English Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Coursework in Quantity Cooking

Job description

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Employee Job Description

Job Title: Cook

Department: Dietary & Nutrition Services

Supervisor: Dietary Manager

Position(s) Supervised: Dietary Aides

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Revision Date: 4/19/2021

General Job Summary:

The Cook is responsible for preparing meals for residents, according to applicable diet orders. The Cook will supervise meal service and direct delivery of trays with the help of Dietary Aides. The Cook is also responsible for maintaining sanitary conditions in the cooking area. Demonstrating leadership within the Food and Nutrition Department and embracing change with humility and integrity are essential. English speaking required.

Responsibilities include:

1. Preparing food according to recipes and diet orders, adjusting for quantity or dietary needs with approved substitutes.
2. Attractively preparing food, ensuring proper timing and temperature, and monitoring food temperatures.
3. Staying updated on residents’ diet orders with help from CDM and Dietician.
4. Checking incoming merchandise and overseeing storage.
5. Planning use of leftovers.
6. Monitoring sanitation levels of kitchen sinks.
7. Restocking and rotating stock.
8. Supervising meal service and tray delivery, checking for dietary accuracy.
9. Keeping kitchen areas clean and organized, including refrigeration units and storerooms.
10. Reporting broken equipment to FSM/CDM.
11. Supervising Dietary Aides in the absence of FSM/CDM and reporting employee issues.
12. Cleaning and sanitizing utensils and equipment during and after meal preparation.
13. Performing Dietary Aide duties as needed.
14. Training and orienting new staff.
15. Cleaning floors after meals.
16. Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen equipment.
17. Emptying and sanitizing trash cans.
18. Maintaining confidentiality of resident information.
19. Adhering to personal grooming and dress code policies.
20. Overseeing overall kitchen cleanliness during evening shifts.
21. Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred; coursework in quantity cooking required.
• One year of quantity cooking or healthcare food service experience may substitute formal training.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English.
• Successful completion of a Modified Diet course and Sanitation training required.

Continuous Education:

• Attendance at scheduled in-service trainings and meetings is required.
• All-staff meetings are mandatory.

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Frequent lifting up to 10 pounds; occasional lifting between 10-25 pounds; infrequent over 25 pounds.
• Carrying, standing, walking, bending, and twisting are regular activities.
• Visual acuity of 20/20 and normal hearing (corrected) are required.
• Respectful cooperation with staff and warm interaction with residents are essential.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare