Dietary Aide

National HealthCare • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

Are you looking to have fun in a work environment where you can express your talents and creativity, while making a difference in the lives of others? Come join our Food Nutrition Service Team! NHC fosters an environment of teamwork and provides opportunities in a culinary environment in a healthcare setting. The Dietary Cook performs specified duties to maintain high standards of quality food preparation, production, service, and portion control, using standardized recipes, for all customers.

Requirements

• Healthcare food service experience preferred, not required.
• Must be 17 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Training - Food and Nutrition
• Expert

Responsibilities

• Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies to prevent waste and assure quality products.
• Dates, labels, and stores items properly.
• Uses proper food handling techniques.
• Reviews menus, therapeutic menus, recipes, and production sheets before preparing meals.
• Prepares and serves diets properly, accurately, and attractively as planned using proper portions and special diet items.
• Follows standardized recipes and special diet orders, preparing sufficient quantities to meet all service requirements.
• Responsible for testing and tasting foods of all consistencies for proper appearance, flavor, aroma, and temperature and adjust if needed.
• Responsible for timing of preparation of meals/snacks to meet time schedule for service for patients and customers.
• Checks trays for accuracy of diets, preferences, and quality before they are delivered.
• Serves on tray line and delivers carts to floors as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.
• Culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun.
• Family-oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed