11AM-7PM (Berks Heim)

County of Berks•Leesport, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide/Relief Cook assists with food preparation and service and cleans the dietary area, equipment, and dishware under general supervision. The role may be assigned to any tray-line or dish-room station and includes washing pots, general cleaning, preparing and plating food, and serving residents in unit dining rooms. Employees train new staff as directed by a supervisor, report supply shortages and equipment malfunctions, and perform related duties as needed. Work must comply with infection control guidelines. The position requires on-site work. Some food preparation and basic nutrition experience is preferred, and on-the-job training is provided. Attendance at mandatory in-service training is required. The role involves substantial standing, walking, bending, repetitive arm and hand use, and lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance; it may involve extreme heat on occasion.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Some knowledge of basic nutrition, dietary operations, and appliances.
Ability to follow oral and written directions and work with minimal supervision while adhering to work standards and infection control guidelines.
Fluent ability to read, write, and understand English.
Basic math skills for simple arithmetic.
Ability to handle stress.
Physical presence on-site is required.
Good dexterity, physical condition, strength, and stamina; the role may involve extreme heat on occasion.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance and push and pull carts.
Ability to walk, stand, and bend throughout the workday except during breaks; able to stand in place for up to two hours at a time.
Ability to perform repetitive use of the arms, hands, and wrists.

Nice To Haves

Some experience in food preparation and basic nutrition is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the cook with minor food preparation, including gelatin, salads, dressings, toast, sandwiches, and cleaning and chopping fruits and vegetables.
Portion food for service.
Prepare food setups for snacks, requisitions, and special events.
Serve residents in partnership with nursing staff on the units.
Set up and serve on the tray line and in unit dining rooms.
Wrap, label, and properly store leftovers.
Operate kitchen appliances, including a mixer, blender, chopper, VCM, and slicer.
Clean the kitchen and equipment, including sweeping and mopping floors.
Report malfunctioning equipment and supply shortages to a supervisor.
Operate the dish machine, including scraping, feeding, rackout, trucks, and runners, and return cleaned dishware to the proper location.
Train new employees as directed by a supervisor.
Follow infection control guidelines and attend mandatory in-service training.