Dietary Cook Aide

About the role

The position is ideal for someone with a passion for culinary arts combined with a commitment to providing high-quality meals for elderly residents. Previous experience in food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or pre-portion food according to the planned menu for meals and snacks, as well as employees and special events using proper food handling/safety techniques.
• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items and ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Serves resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with the planned menu, the resident’s diet order, and food preferences.
• Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service and records temperatures of food.
• Washes dishes, etc. according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing and records water temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs.
• Reports any problems with proper water temperature or sanitizer to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food and performs cleaning assignments utilizing the proper cleaning chemicals.
• Ensures that dishes, etc. are readily available for the next meal, stores dishes, etc. in the proper location.
• Aids in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, supplies, etc. as indicated by the supervisor.
• Ensures that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. is always available. Reports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Operates and maintains equipment in a clean and safe operating condition according to manufacturer and supervisory direction and reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly.
• Makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding improvements in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc. to enhance the quality of the food service.
• Works as a team member and interacts appropriately in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Tenth grade or above desirable.
• Licenses/Certification: ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county of facility.