727984true727984falseSubmission for the position Cook - Dietary Aide - Job Number 2603669false727984falsetrueCook - Dietary Aide2603669 JOB PURPOSE The Dietary Aide Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines and as directed by the Food ServiceDietary ManagerSupervisor. The 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 diet needs of each resident. Responsible to ensure that foods are prepared and served at the proper temperature and the proper time. Works with Director of Food Service to allocate resources in an efficient 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. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assists cook in the preparation of meals salads desserts snacks or other dishes for patientsresidents also prepares between-meal nourishments make sandwiches etc. 2. Follows diet orders and NPO diet orders 3. Serves nourishments in accordance with procedural guidelines 4. Properly stores leftovers opened food 5. Follows procedures for serving partner meals 6. Offers menu substitutions and records them in accordance with procedural guidelines. 7. Complies with infection control policies in the work area 8. Delivers trays to patientsresidents on halls and in dining area 9. Assists with the servingpouring of juice milk water and tea etc. makes coffee tea as requested 10. Cleans all tables in the dining area after each meal 11. Cleans work area at the end of shift and after meals including sweeping and mopping and stores all cleaning equipment appropriately 12. 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. 13. Removes garbage from kitchen areas and hoses out garbage containers 14. Scrapes dishes washes dishes pots and pans and stores properly 15. Records freezer and walk-in refrigerator temperatures in accordance with established procedures 16. Maintains dishwasher and dish sink checks and records water temperature dishwasher pat and pan sink etc. checks dishwasher with sanitizer strips checks chemical levels and replaces if needed 17. Maintains supply stock and properly stores items according to established procedures 18. Sets up tray line and performs tray line service 19. Operates the dish machine garbage disposal mixer blender meat slicer steamer coffee and tea maker 20. Uses cleans and maintains serving equipment ladle spoon scoops etc. according to established procedures 21. 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. 22. Follows recipes and prepares foods that correspond to menu cycles prepared by Dietitian. Cook or prepares palatable attractive nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities that are served at proper times. 23. 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 food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste. 24. 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. 25. Uses food preparation equipment according to manufacturers instructions. Follows proper cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance schedules. Handles stores dispose of food supplies and prepared food in accord with department procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES • Participate in centeragency surveys Licensure JCAHO and any subsequently required reports. • Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current licensecertification as required. • Attend and participate in mandatory in-services. • Honor patientsresidents 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 functionstasks 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 procedures when performing tasks andor working with equipment. • Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor • Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions. • Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property. • Follows standardized recopies • Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility. Able to locate nearest exit to understand and respond to written or oral instruction in case of emergency. Able to arrive and to begin work on time and to report for duty as scheduled on all shifts weekends and holidays • Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures application of universal precautions for blood borne pathogens use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials • Follow 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 problem andor reports problems promptly to Dietary Manager. Communicates with Dietary Manager throughout shift as needed to best meet needs of residents. Assists Department Head with preparation for state inspections. Attends survey training. Interacts with state surveyors as instructed by supervisor. Reports injury to self or other to supervisor immediately. JOB PURPOSE The Dietary Aide Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines and as directed by the Food ServiceDietary ManagerSupervisor. The 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 diet needs of each resident. Responsible to ensure that foods are prepared and served at the proper temperature and the proper time. Works with Director of Food Service to allocate resources in an efficient 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. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assists cook in the preparation of meals salads desserts snacks or other dishes for patientsresidents also prepares between-meal nourishments make sandwiches etc. 2. Follows diet orders and NPO diet orders 3. Serves nourishments in accordance with procedural guidelines 4. Properly stores leftovers opened food 5. Follows procedures for serving partner meals 6. Offers menu substitutions and records them in accordance with procedural guidelines. 7. Complies with infection control policies in the work area 8. Delivers trays to patientsresidents on halls and in dining area 9. Assists with the servingpouring of juice milk water and tea etc. makes coffee tea as requested 10. Cleans all tables in the dining area after each meal 11. Cleans work area at the end of shift and after meals including sweeping and mopping and stores all cleaning equipment appropriately 12. 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. 13. Removes garbage from kitchen areas and hoses out garbage containers 14. Scrapes dishes washes dishes pots and pans and stores properly 15. Records freezer and walk-in refrigerator temperatures in accordance with established procedures 16. Maintains dishwasher and dish sink checks and records water temperature dishwasher pat and pan sink etc. checks dishwasher with sanitizer strips checks chemical levels and replaces if needed 17. Maintains supply stock and properly stores items according to established procedures 18. Sets up tray line and performs tray line service 19. Operates the dish machine garbage disposal mixer blender meat slicer steamer coffee and tea maker 20. Uses cleans and maintains serving equipment ladle spoon scoops etc. according to established procedures 21. 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. 22. Follows recipes and prepares foods that correspond to menu cycles prepared by Dietitian. Cook or prepares palatable attractive nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities that are served at proper times. 23. 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 food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste. 24. 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. 25. Uses food preparation equipment according to manufacturers instructions. Follows proper cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance schedules. Handles stores dispose of food supplies and prepared food in accord with department procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES • Participate in centeragency surveys Licensure JCAHO and any subsequently required reports. • Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current licensecertification as required. • Attend and participate in mandatory in-services. • Honor patientsresidents 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 functionstasks 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 procedures when performing tasks andor working with equipment. • Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor • Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions. • Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property. • Follows standardized recopies • Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility. Able to locate nearest exit to understand and respond to written or oral instruction in case of emergency. Able to arrive and to begin work on time and to report for duty as scheduled on all shifts weekends and holidays • Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures application of universal precautions for blood borne pathogens use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials • Follow 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 problem andor reports problems promptly to Dietary Manager. Communicates with Dietary Manager throughout shift as needed to best meet needs of residents. Assists Department Head with preparation for state inspections. Attends survey training. Interacts with state surveyors as instructed by supervisor. Reports injury to self or other to supervisor immediately. MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED A minimum of one 1 year institutional food service experience as a cook. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Preferred qualifications Experience in long term care food production is preferred. Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family your family one family. Committed to loving giving and caring. United in making a difference. We are eager to connect with you Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or veteran status. For Florida Job Postings Only For more information regarding Floridas Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness please visit httpsinfo.flclearinghouse.com MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED A minimum of one 1 year institutional food service experience as a cook. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Preferred qualifications Experience in long term care food production is preferred. Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family your family one family. Committed to loving giving and caring. United in making a difference. We are eager to connect with you Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or veteran status. For Florida Job Postings Only For more information regarding Floridas Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness please visit httpsinfo.flclearinghouse.com