Cook & Dietary Aide

• Location 102 N S Broadway Ave,Carnegie, OK, 73015,United States
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

The cook/aide is responsible for preparing palatable, nourishing, well-balanced meals to meet the daily nutritional and special dietary needs for patients and/or residents. This position is responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of the cooking area and stoves; and for preparing, operating, and maintaining all cooking equipment. This position is also responsible for preparing meals for patients’ families, employees and guests within the facility.

Dependability and punctuality are a must .

Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.

Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.

Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace

Previous experience working in a kitchen setting is preferred .

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with a team.

Ability to follow simple directions or instruction.

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.

• BLS Certification required withing 90 days of employment

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily.

• Maintains and handles food with highest concern toward safe handling and sanitation.
• Check patient diet cards and prepare food accordingly.
• Cover, label and date all left over foods. Make plans for use of these foods.
• Reviews menu daily to determine quantities of food and supply need for stock and reserve purposes.
• Reports any food substitutions, deviations, or shortages to appropriate personnel.
• Ensures equipment is in good working condition, and work area is maintained in a clean and sanitized state. Report any malfunctions immediately.

Comply with HIPAA regulatory requirements.

Adhere to the companies/facilities philosophy, mission, and policies and procedures.

Support the facility goals and objectives .

M a i n t a i n s a goo d a tt endan ce r eco rd an d f o ll o w s a ll hosp it a l r u l es , po li c i e s, an d p r ocedu r e s.

M a i n t a i n s ope n an d e ff e cti v e c o mm u n ic a ti on s w ith pa ti en ts an d t he ir nu r ses , phys i c i ans , pee r s , supe r v i so r s , an d s t uden t s .

Es t ab li s h e s an d m a i n t a i n s exce ll en t i n t e r depa rt m en t a l an d i n t e r pe r sonal r e l a ti onsh i ps.

A tt end s depa rt m en t a l m ee ti ng s an d i n - se r v i ce s to s t a y cu rr en t w ith t h e deje lop m en ts o f the depa rt m en t an d hosp it a l.

Demonstrates active listening techniques.

Gains support through effective relationships.

Treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback.

Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in care and use of patient and facility property.

Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions.

Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to the needs of patients by complying with facility policies.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form .

Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in statistical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

English is the primary language.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.

Ability to interpret reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and…