Dietary Aide and Cook

Avera•Cresco, IA

About The Position

This is an entry-level food service position performing routine assignments in the cafeteria, kitchen, or patient tray line. Duties include serving food from a counter or steam table; pouring beverages; setting out individual servings of salads, appetizers, desserts, and similar items; assisting cooks with simpler tasks such as opening cans, preparing vegetables, and making coffee; scraping and racking dishes on the dishwashing line; cleaning pots, pans, and other utensils; putting away food after serving periods; and performing related tasks.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Complete dietary safety orientation and quiz during orientation.
  • Complete a Food Safety course immediately upon hire.
  • Complete a Modified Diets course within one month of hire.
  • Complete a Serv Safe course within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Serve food from a counter or steam table.
  • Pour beverages and set out individual servings of salads, appetizers, desserts, and similar items.
  • Assist cooks with simpler duties, such as opening cans, preparing vegetables, and making coffee.
  • Scrape and rack dishes on the dishwashing line.
  • Clean pots, pans, and other utensils as needed.
  • Help put away foods after serving periods.
  • Perform other related tasks.
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