Dietary Aide / Cook

Location: Newton Health Care Center | Newton, IA

Newton Health Care Center is seeking a Dietary Aide / Cook to join our skilled nursing facility in Newton, IA.

This dual-role position is responsible for assisting with meal preparation, cooking, food service, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment. The Dietary Aide / Cook plays an important role in ensuring residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals while following all dietary policies and food safety regulations.

Shift Available

• Part Time - Dietary Aide

• Every other weekend

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and portion control guidelines

• Plan food production to coordinate with scheduled meal service

• Follow standardized recipes and therapeutic diet orders

• Prepare food for regular, modified, and special diets

• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently

• Maintain knowledge of menu items, portion sizes, and plate presentation

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards

• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, appliances, and work areas

• Assist with serving meals in a timely and courteous manner

• Support meal preparation and other food service duties as assigned

• Assist with dishwashing and kitchen cleanup as needed

• Work collaboratively with the dietary team to provide exceptional service to residents

Qualifications

• One (1) year of dining services experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other healthcare setting preferred

• Culinary school training preferred

• Current ServSafe Certification required

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

Join our dietary team and help provide delicious, nutritious meals that enhance the health and well-being of our residents. Apply today!