Dietary Associate - Cook

Helia Healthcare•Salem, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The overall purpose of the Culinary Associate position is to prepare meals and snacks for residents within guidelines of the facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Maintain a current Food Services Sanitation certificate.
One (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets.

Nice To Haves

A culinary apprenticeship or training is preferred.
Restaurant, cooking and/or culinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to the menu for the day, so that residents will receive the meals they are expecting, and they will be well-balanced and healthy for the residents.
Ensure all meals are prepared following recipes and guidelines established by the Culinary Services Director.
Follow all requests for special diets to assure good resident health.
Taste, smell, and observe food to ensure conformance with recipes and appearance standards.
Measure satisfaction levels among residents by walk-thru and conversations with residents on meal satisfaction.
Place food servings on plates using standard measuring ladles, scoops, spoons, etc. assuring residents receive sufficient portions.
Provide residents “seconds” as needed to satiate their appetites.
Prepare snacks for residents according to snack schedule and menu in order assuring residents are getting adequate nutrition and hydration.
Properly clean all equipment and work areas, including walls and floors, to provide a sanitary kitchen environment.
Assure all open food in refrigerators and freezers are covered and dated and that outdated food is discarded promptly.
Demonstrate responsibility for the food service operation in the absence of the Dietary Manager.
Wash and sanitize dishes according to foodservice standards.
Prepare sanitation sink according to directions and monitors and documents sanitizing solution levels.
Operate the dishwashing process in an organized fashion.
After food is served, keep dirty dishes running through the dish machine until all dishes are clean and ready for the next meal.
Assure all freezers and refrigerators are maintained at proper temperatures and the temperatures are documented.
Present a clean and neat appearance which includes but is not limited to wearing aprons, hair nets, and other protective clothing as necessary.
Collect and place garbage and trash in designated containers.
Is fully knowledgeable of the fire evacuation and disaster policy of the community and participates as assigned in fire and disaster drills.
Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent personal or health information concerning residents and staff.