Cook - Dietary Aide HCC

Job Description - Cook - Dietary Aide HCC (2505796)

Cook - Dietary Aide HCC - 2505796

Description

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 nutritionally sound meals consistent with departmental policies and procedures, meets state and federal laws, and ensures meals are served at proper temperature and time. Works with Director of Food Service to allocate resources efficiently so residents receive appropriate meals.

• Assists cook in the preparation of meals, salads, desserts, snacks or other dishes for patients/residents, also prepares between-meal nourishment (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; 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
• Work knowledge of food handling, preparation and storage techniques that comply with state and federal laws and regulations; apply regulations to work situations and supervise staff assistants
• Follows recipes and prepares foods that correspond to menu cycles prepared by Dietitian; cook or prepares nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities 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 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, disposes of food supplies and prepared food in accord with department procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations

• 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
• 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…