About the position
The Cook/Dietary Aide is responsible for safe and sanitary preparation of food served to patients, residents, clients, physicians, and employees of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and serves meals to patients, residents, clients, visitors, physicians, and employees in a safe and attractive manner.
- Ensures that dishes and cooking equipment are cleaned according to standards.
- Ensures food and equipment used to prepare food are maintained in a sanitary condition.
- Ensures that freight is checked in and put away in a timely manner.
- Adheres to standard working schedule.
- Maintains a clean and appropriate personal appearance.
- Displays an appropriate, positive attitude toward the job.
- Maintains or exceeds standards for good quality work.
- Follows accepted standard safety practices as directed by the organization.
- Shows understanding of the importance of visitors and treats all patients, residents, and clients with care, respect, and gives first consideration for their needs.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be able to read, write, make simple calculations, and follow oral and written directions accurately.
- Knowledge of sanitation and cleanliness is required.
- Accuracy in following written and verbal orders is required.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of preparation and serving of food is preferred.
- Previous experience in food service is preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of benefits to support health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities.
