Job Details
Immediately Hiring Dietary Cook
- Starting Rate: $16.00
- Health/dental/vision insurance
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Opportunities for overtime
- FUN and friendly work atmosphere - GREAT leadership team!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares and presents meals; assures that between meals, snacks and beverages for all residents at all times.
- Adheres to all nutrition therapy and dietary services programs including: Aventura Dining Services menus and diet manual, nutrition and dining services policies and procedures and internal nutrition programs.
- Monitors and documents food temperatures daily as required by Aventura policy and procedures, and all applicable federal state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
- Ensures appropriate dietary utensils and equipment are provided with residents' trays.
- Assists with daily or scheduled cleaning duties in the dietary department and performs all tasks in accordance with established sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitors walk-in refrigerators and freezer temperatures daily as required by Aventura policy and procedure, and all applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
- Assists in identifying and storing incoming foods, supplies and equipment. Recommends to Food Service Director the equipment and supply needs of the department.
- Attends and participates in facility training sessions, workshops, seminars, etc. to keep abreast of current changes in the dining services field.
- Maintains resident confidentiality and treats residents with dignity, kindness, and respect.
General Cook Responsibilities:
- Performs all tasks and duties in an efficient and safe manner following all standard infection control, sanitation, and proper food handling practices and safety guidelines for equipment operation.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.
- Represents Aventura and the Dietary Department in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for others.
Qualifications:
- High School education or equivalent.
- Culinary training and/or minimum six months related experience or equivalent combination of experience and training. Previous cooking/dining/dietary service experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred.
Walk-ins Welcome! APPLY NOW! Work Setting
: - Rehabilitation Center
- Long term care
- Nursing Home
- Acute Care
Specialty: Geriatrics
Job Type: Full Time