Cook - Dietary Aide HCC Job Decatur area,Illinois USA,Restaurant/Food Service

Job Purpose

The Dietary Aide assists with food preparation in accordance with established procedural guidelines, and as directed by the Food Service/Dietary Manager/Supervisor. The Cook prepares palatable, nutritionally sound meals consistent with departmental policies and procedures, and consistent with state and federal laws and regulations that meet daily nutritional and special diet needs of each resident.

Key Responsibilities

Assists cook in the preparation of meals, salads, desserts, snacks or other dishes for patients/residents, also prepares between-meal nourishments (make sandwiches, etc.)

Serves nourishments in accordance with procedural guidelines

Properly stores leftovers/ opened food

Follows procedures for serving partner meals

Offers menu substitutions and records them in accordance with procedural guidelines

Complies with infection control policies in the work area

Delivers trays to patients/residents on halls and in dining area

Assists with the serving/pouring of juice, milk, water, and tea, etc.; makes coffee/tea as requested

Cleans all tables in the dining area after each meal

Cleans work area at the end of shift and after meals, including sweeping and mopping and stores all cleaning equipment appropriately

Removes garbage from kitchen areas and hoses out garbage containers

Scrapes dishes, washes dishes, pots and pans and stores properly

Records freezer and walk-in refrigerator temperatures in accordance with established procedures

Maintains dishwasher and dish sink; checks and records water temperature (dishwasher, pat and pan sink, etc.); checks dishwasher with sanitizer strips; checks chemical levels and replaces if needed

Maintains supply stock and properly stores items according to established procedures

Sets up tray line and performs tray line service

Operates the dish machine, garbage disposal, mixer, blender, meat slicer, steamer, coffee and tea maker

Uses, cleans and maintains serving equipment (ladle, spoon, scoops, etc.) according to established procedures

Working knowledge of food handling, preparation and storage techniques that comply with state and federal laws and regulations. Ability to apply regulations to work situations of cook and to supervision of staff assistants.

Follows recipes and prepares foods that correspond to menu cycles prepared by Dietitian. Cook or prepares palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities that are served at proper times.

Assists with supervision kitchen staff that assist with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning and storage of supplies and equipment. Continuously cleans food service work areas as food preparation and service is done. Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste.

Prepares and maintains supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident choices, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences. Inspects trays following meal service to monitor and record resident acceptance of menu items. Reports findings to Dietary Manager.

Uses food preparation equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions. Follows proper cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance schedules. Handles, stores, dispose of food supplies and prepared food in accord with department procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.
Attend and participate in mandatory in‑services.
Honor patients/residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self‑determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
Comply with corporate compliance program.
Report job‑related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.
Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection & prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
Follow established safety procedures when…


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