Dietary Technician - CARES Center - Jackson, MS

Canopy Careers•Jackson, MS

About The Position

The Dietary Technician is responsible for preparing and cooking large volume, quality meals in a timely manner for PRTF youth and School Day students. The Dietary Technician shall promote and maintain a clean and safe environment at all times under the management and supervision of the Dietary Manager. Must display knowledge of Policies and Procedures relating to dietary and have working knowledge of Dietary, Safety and Infection Control plans and documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or three years’ experience cooking in a health care environment or with childhood nutrition.
Must have a basic understanding of dietary requirements.
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Must be at least twenty-one years old and possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to be covered by organization insurance provider.

Responsibilities

Assure that all meals are prepared and served three times daily, as appropriate, for CARES Center residents and School Day students.
Prepare meals for transportation as needed.
Be familiar with Child Nutrition, DOH, and Medicaid standards and follow Offer vs. Serve guidelines and practices.
Assure that all meals are prepared under safe and sanitary conditions without contamination.
Maintains portion and cost control, using standardized recipes and measuring.
Provide for special dietary needs as directed by Dietary Manager and/or Registered Dietician.
Provides diets and snacks as directed by physician orders.
Maintains a clean and safe environment at all times in Kitchen and Dining Area.
Wash, sanitize and stores clean dishes after each meal.
Monitor and document temperature of all fridge and freezers on a daily basis.
Participates in the safety and infection control activities as directed.
Participate in monthly supervision with Dietary Manager.
Participate in monthly dietary team meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.