Patient Diet Cook - Therapeutic Meals & Cafeteria

Guthrie; Troy (Bradford County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie in Troy, PA seeks a Dietary Aide to join the dietary team and provide high-quality meals for patients, guests, and staff. The role focuses on preparing items using standardized recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting nutrition standards.

Responsibilities include portioning meals, handling catering for special events, taking calls, and working a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food service experience preferred but not necessary.
• Basic understanding of therapeutic diets desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specified food items using standardized recipes for patient tray service and cafeteria.
• Maintains high standards of quality for all food items served.
• Dates and stores leftover food as required by department procedures.
• Performs procedures for cleaning and sanitizing food service equipment and maintains a neat and clean work area.
• Demonstrates awareness of nutrition standards.
• Demonstrates cost effective cooking by using recipes.
• Assists in dishing food and ensures correct food reaches the patient for all meals.
• Utilizes appropriate resources when faced with complex food service problems.
• Must be able to work on a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Therapeutic diets

Food prep

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Guthrie in Troy, PA seeks a Dietary Aide to join the dietary team and provide high-quality meals for patients, guests, and staff. The role focuses on preparing items using standardized recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting nutrition standards.

Responsibilities include portioning meals, handling catering for special events, taking calls, and working a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.