Dietary Aide​/Cook - TRMCC

Dietary Aide/Cook

Madison County, MT

Salary: $19.00 - $23.75 Hourly

Location:

Sheridan, MT

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Department:
Tobacco Root Mountains Care Center

Division: TRMCC Dietary

Opening Date: 07/20/2026

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Work Unit Overview:
The Dietary Aide/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 dietary needs of each resident. Responsible to ensure that foods are prepared and served at the proper temperature and the proper time.

Job Summary:

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

• 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 temperatures and at proper times,
• Supervises kitchen staff who 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 Supervisor.
• Uses food preparation equipment according to manufacturer's instructions. Follows proper cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Handles, stores, disposes of food supplies and prepared food in accord with department procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Follows facility policies and procedures for infection control at all times to maintain a sanitary food preparation and storage area. Uses personal protective equipment when indicated. Follows facility procedures for resident trays that require special handling.
• Inspects food service work areas for evidence of rodents or pests, safety or fire hazards, housekeeping and maintenance problems. Corrects problems and/or reports problems promptly to Dietary Supervisor.
• Communicates with Dietary Supervisor throughout shift as needed to best meet needs of residents.
• Assist Department Head with preparation for state inspections. Attends survey training. Interacts with state surveyors as instructed by supervisor.
• Attends in-service education as assigned. Applies information to job tasks.
• Reports injury to self or others to supervisor, immediately.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy. The job requires freedom from illegal use of drugs and freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care setting are ineligible for employment in this position.

Must pass a background check.

• 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.
• Appreciation of the importance of food preparation in enhancing quality of life for residents.
• Carries out all duties in…