*Dietary Cook/Aid*
*General Purpose*
Perform duties within our dietary department in order to maintain high standards of quality food preparation, production, and service for all residents.
*Qualifications:*
* Must have a sincere interest in food service and enjoy working with the elderly.
* Must have, or be willing to learn, food preparation and cooking skills.
* Must have knowledge of, or be willing to learn, therapeutic and modified diet information to use in preparing and serving residents meals.
* Must be able to read and interpret standardized recipes for quantity and quality food production.
* Must have knowledge of, or be willing to learn, correct sanitation procedures.
* Must be willing to perform repetitive tasks daily.
* Must possess and use excellent communication skills.
* Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
* Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
* Must be able to read and understand labels on chemicals and MSDS sheets and be able to use these products safely and correctly.
* Must be in good mental and physical condition.
* Must work cooperatively and productively with all partners in Dietary and in all departments following established policies.
* Must be willing to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, must be at work on time and during scheduled shift.
* Cooks may be required to have or obtain a Food Handlers Certificate or Sanitation Course, as required by state regulations.
* Must be able to work under supervision.
* Must be able to be on your feet standing or walking most of the working day and must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and twist numerous times daily.
* Must be able to lift 50-60 pounds, sweep and mop floors, and push/pull carts.
Must be able to climb on safety ladders to perform cleaning, storage, or other duties.
*Requirements for Consideration include:*
* High school diploma or GED required.
* Experience in hospital or long-term care facility dietary department preferred.
* Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.
00 - $13.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Life insurance
* Vision insurance
Shift:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Night shift
Work setting:
* Long term care
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
* Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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