Dietary/Cook-SCI-Kenansville

Skill Creations • Kenansville, NC

1d • $18

About The Position

The Dietary Specialist is responsible for preparing meals and snacks for individuals living in Skill Creations, Inc. facilities, who have physical and/or intellectual disabilities and /or medical care needs. This includes following recipes, assembling, combining and cooking ingredients. Typically there are 15 individuals living in a facility and their diets may vary in particular ways due to allergies, medical conditions and difficulty swallowing or chewing. The Dietary Specialist is responsible for ensuring each individual receives food and beverages according to any special diet order, and in many cases will assist DSP staff with meal time direct client care. The Dietary Specialist must operate appliances and kitchen equipment, manage inventory and maintain a sanitary kitchen. Dietary Specialists are responsible for the day to day kitchen operations, working under the supervision of the Facility Director and the direction of a Registered Dietitian.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• High School diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Working personal phone
• Dependable transportation
• Minimal proficiency in computer use for e-mail, electronic paystubs, completion of training modules
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work on holidays and during inclement weather

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of dietary requirements for individuals with special needs preferred
• Experience in institutional cooking is preferred

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals and snacks
• Following recipes
• Assembling, combining and cooking ingredients
• Ensuring each individual receives food and beverages according to any special diet order
• Assist DSP staff with meal time direct client care
• Operate appliances and kitchen equipment
• Manage inventory
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen
• Day to day kitchen operations

Benefits

• BCBS health insurance-major medical plan, includes eye benefits. Can add dependents and spouses extra cost to employee
• Life insurance-$25,000
• Dental insurance-paid for by SCI for employee, can add dependents and spouses at extra cost to employee.
• Voluntary additional life insurance, critical illness, and disability offered at extra cost to employee.
• Paid Time Off (accrues monthly)
• Holiday Pay
• Opportunity to participate in 401-K program after 1 year of employment. (All Staff can participate in this program)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees