Cook, Dietary Aide - Ontario Healthcare Center

POSITION SUMMARY   

The purpose of your job position is to prepare food that not only tastes good, but is nutritional. In addition, this job function will clean equipment, utensils, and food services areas while complying with current applicable federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by the Food Service Department management. 

The Cook/ Dietary Aide will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult or in discomfort. They will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident’s condition to a charge nurse as required. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

•         Working with the Food Service Team to ensure diet is in accordance with the residents nutritional needs
•         Reviewing menus prior to food preparation
•         Handling food in a sanitary manner
•         Preparing and serving dietary trays according to dietary orders
•         Delivering food, nourishments and supplies to the nursing station/hall on time
•         Coordinating food service with other departments
•         Being responsible for avoiding food wastes
•         Maintaining food service equipment
•         Adhering to sanitation and food safety guidelines during meal preparation and clean up.
•         Keeping work tables clean, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
•         Cleaning, washing, and sanitizing silverware and utensils
•         Assisting in the general cleanliness of the kitchen area including equipment
•         Disposing of food and waste per facility regulations
•         Obtaining food supplies for the next meal
•         Stocking food in storage areas and refrigerators with the correct dates and labels
•         Following safety regulations and precautions at all times
•         Adhering to all facility policies and procedures of the facility
•         Attending and participating in in-service trainings
•         Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information
•         Performing other duties as assigned

 Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS  

Education / Licensure  

        High school diploma or GED preferred

Qualifications / Experience   

        Minimum of 1 year experience in food services

        Minimum of 1 year experience in dietary department of healthcare or skilled nursing preferred

        Must be able to cook food in large quantities

        Must be knowledgeable of food procedures

        Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

        Must be able to follow oral and written instructions

Working Conditions  

        Work environment may be warm

        May encounter frequent interruptions

        May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

        May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

        Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.)

        May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Physical Requirements   

        Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

        Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feet

        Ability to read fine print on labels and menus