Cook -Dietary Aide-
14 days ago
Garland
Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The Dietary Aide is responsible for the assistance preparation and service of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for patients and facility staff according to the approved menu cycle and production sheets. Unloading kitchen items and stocking in appropriate location. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience: Must have at least one (1) years’ experience in quantity cooking, a basic knowledge of modified diets preferred; training in food service sanitation and possession of food service food handler’s permit as required; experience utilizing industrial kitchen equipment and utensils; and some prior kitchen supervisory experience helpful preferred. 21 years old or older . Licensure: Must have Dietary Manager Certification or Food Handlers Certification. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Open the kitchen and ensure organization of daily events., • Comply with facility and departmental policies and procedures regarding food services offered., • Follow menus and recipes as provided by the Dietary Manager and Dietician., • Accurately prepare food for modified diets, consulting with Dietician as required., • Complete and prepare meals in a timely manner as prescribed by posted meal times., • Follow posted cleaning schedule and ensure a clean work area and dining room at all times., • Document refrigeration and dish machine temperatures according to posted schedules., • Adhere to standards for food temperatures during cooking, serving and storage of leftovers., • Adhere to appropriate portion control and avoid over production., • Comply with established guidelines for sanitation and safety., • Provide leadership to the other food service staff during shift., • Report any equipment malfunction immediately to the Food Service Manager., • Aid with washing dishes and maintaining dish room in a clean and orderly fashion., • Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures., • Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled., • Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality., • Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives., • Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information., • Always maintain cleanliness of the dining room and food preparation area., • Maintain an adequate supply of beverages and ensure coffee pots remain full. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPECIAL DEMANDS MODIFICATIONS TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS JOB MAYBE PERFORMED WILL BE REVIEWED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. • Ability to manipulate various kitchen equipment and utensils., • Ability to read menus and recipes., • Ability to work within deadlines., • Ability to stand and walk about the kitchen and facility frequently., • Ability to stand up to 8 hours at a time., • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and to push and pull up to 50 pounds., • Ability to work in temperatures ranging from -0°ree;F. To 100°ree;F. And higher., • Ability to stoop, kneel and bend daily., • Ability to reach, twist and turn above and below the waist., • Ability to use both hands to accomplish assigned duties., • Prepared to handle hazardous chemicals as needed. THIS SECTION DESCRIBES THOSE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER WORK AIDES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION MUST BE ABLE TO USE. • All kitchen equipment including ovens, mixers, steamers, toasters, steam tables, knives, slicer, tilt skillet, dishwasher, coffee maker, and handheld kitchen equipment and utensils., • Food and non-food supplies., • Telephone and paging system., • Recipe books, menus, production sheets., • Business office machines. EEO We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Powered by JazzHR TKpH6BEjJ2