Cook - Dietary Aide HCC Job Hanahan area,South Carolina USA,Restaurant/Food Service

Overview

Job Description - Cook - Dietary Aide HCC (2509215). 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 with state and federal laws and regulations, and meets daily nutritional and special diet needs of each resident.

Responsible to ensure foods are prepared and served at the proper temperature and time. Works with the Director of Food Service to allocate resources efficiently so that each resident receives food in the amount, type, consistency and frequency to maintain acceptable body weight, nutritional values, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

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

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; makes coffee/tea as requested.

Cleans all tables in the dining area after each meal.

Cleans the work area at the end of shift and after meals, including sweeping and mopping; 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 water temperature; checks 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; cooks or prepares palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities that are served at proper times.

Assists with supervision of 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 efficiently 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 and disposes of food supplies and prepared food in accordance with department procedures and 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 and 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.
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