Dietary Aide/Cook

Community Health Services•Prairie du Chien, WI

19d•$16 - $18

About The Position

Prairie Maison, a subsidiary of Community Health Services, is seeking a Dietary Aide/Cook to help cook and prepare meals and serve residents during meal times. This is a full-time position with hours from 11:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and holiday.

Requirements

Work well with a team.
Be knowledgeable about dietary procedures and related laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing home dietary operations.

Responsibilities

Follow dietary procedures in accordance with established policies.
Set up the dining room appropriately for resident meals.
Process diet changes and new diets as received from the Dietary Manager.
Identify each meal served according to the resident's diet and name.
Deliver food to residents and guests in a pleasant manner.
Record food temperatures consistently on the appropriate form and take action to achieve proper temperatures when they do not meet established standards.
Hold foods at appropriate temperatures.
Serve portions according to the extended menu and use appropriate utensils.
Assist with daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with established sanitation procedures.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Help keep food storage areas clean and properly arranged.
Clean, organize, and restock all workstation areas at the end of the shift.
Keep the supervisor informed of supply needs and report malfunctions or breakdowns as soon as possible.
Perform job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection-control procedures, including thorough handwashing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dietary Manager.