Cook - Dietary Aide HCC Job Pensacola area,Florida USA,Restaurant/Food Service

Overview

The Dietary Aide assists with food preparation in accordance with established procedural guidelines, as directed by the Food Service/Dietary Manager/Supervisor. The Cook prepares palatable, nutritionally sound meals consistent with departmental policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations to meet daily nutritional and special diet needs of residents. Foods should be prepared and served at proper temperatures and times.

The Director of Food Service helps allocate resources efficiently so that each resident receives food in the appropriate amount, type, consistency and frequency to maintain acceptable body weight, nutritional values and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

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

Follows diet orders and NPO diet orders.

Serves nourishments in accordance with procedural guidelines.

Properly stores leftovers and 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 beverages and 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; sweeps, mops and stores cleaning equipment appropriately.

Cleans kitchen equipment such as carts, tables, counters, ice machine, buckets, blender, mixer, meat slicer, freezer, refrigerator, stove, steamer, garbage disposal, dish machine, coffee/tea maker, steam table, etc.

Removes garbage from kitchen areas and hoses out garbage containers.

Scrapes, 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, uses sanitizer strips, and replaces chemicals as 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 and related equipment; uses serving equipment according to established procedures.

Uses, cleans and maintains serving equipment.

Demonstrates working knowledge of food handling, preparation and storage techniques that comply with state and federal laws; applies regulations to work situations and supervision of staff assistants.

Follows recipes and prepares foods that correspond to menu cycles prepared by the Dietitian; prepares nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities served at proper times.

Assists with supervision of kitchen staff; ensures cleanliness and efficient use of food supplies and equipment 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 resident acceptance and reports findings to the Dietary Manager.

Uses food preparation equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions; follows cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance; handles and stores food in compliance with procedures and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Participate in center/agency surveys and required reports.
Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to stay current and maintain license/certification, as required.
Attend mandatory in-services.
Honor residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, privacy and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
Comply with corporate compliance program.
Report job-related hazards and exposure to blood and body fluids as necessary.
Follow safety regulations including fire protection, infection control, and related procedures.
Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks or using equipment.
Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor.
Demonstrate knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of residents in all interactions.
Demonstrate honesty and…


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