Cook/Dietary Aide

Evans Memorial Home•Cresco, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We're hiring for a full-time, first shift cook/dietary aide! The cook will assist in the operation of the kitchen, dining room, dish room, and related storage spaces. This position will also substitute for the dietary manager when that person is not on-site and have the overall responsibility for operating the dietary department in a quality manner. In our line of work, Dietary Aides not only assist our cooks by helping serve food and clean up after meals, but they are also building relationships with our residents. Residents look forward to mealtimes, and our Dietary Aides are a key part of their dining experience.

Requirements

Use Personal Protective Equipment, as required.
Use proper body mechanics for lifting, pushing and pulling.
Comply with regulations regarding hair covering and hand protection during food preparation.

Nice To Haves

Substitute for the dietary manager when that person is not on-site.
Overall responsibility for operating the dietary department in a quality manner.

Responsibilities

Prepare food and assist in serving in the dining room.
Wash dishes.
Clean kitchen and dining room.
Follow cleaning schedule.
Use Personal Protective Equipment, as required.
Use proper body mechanics for lifting, pushing and pulling.
Report unsafe conditions to the Dietary Manager and/or Administrator.
Maintain sanitation in all areas.
Fill in, as needed or requested.
Respond to smoke and fire alarm systems.
Comply with regulations regarding hair covering and hand protection during food preparation.
Attend all staff in-services or mandatory meetings.
Attend food service meetings.
Complete work orders when maintenance needs arise.
Perform cleaning duties, as assigned.
Prepare dining room for meals.