Cook / Dietary Assistant Per Diem

Job Description

Job Description

Manage food operations in the hospice houses when the Dietary Supervisor/Manager is absent. Utilizes services of a registered dietician in menu preparation and special diet development for patients.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Safe Serve certification preferred.
• Must have completed the registered program for dietary managers
• Previous food service experience recommended. Must have knowledge of food preparation, safety and sanitation regulations of federal, state and county statutes.
• Attendance is a condition of employment.

Expectations

• Provide program development strategies for Treasure Coast Hospice, in an organized, routine capacity that will enable the cohesion of team developments. Work collaboratively with other departments, demonstrate and encourage leadership for a comprehensive approach to program development. Inspire staff to live the Treasure Coast Hospice’s Mission, to achieve its Vision, and demonstrate our Values and Commitment. Be current in legal and compliance hospice issues.
• To meet or exceed identifiable standards for the position. The position has a bonus potential based on meeting or exceeding expectations for the position and overall Organizational performance.

Key Result Areas

• Coordinates and integrates the clinical aspects of the nutrition services.
• Responsible for writing and printing patient menus.
• Coordinate, teach and direct volunteers to assist in kitchens.
• Responsible for procurement and other related cost of food service.
• Cook and prepare all foods according to safe food-handling practices for three meals daily (and any snacks required).
• Utilizes and properly rotates overproduction of food items.
• Prepare all trays to be delivered to patients’ rooms.
• Maintain temperature logs in all refrigerators and freezers daily.
• Clean and sanitize all work areas to meet standards of safe food handling practices.
• Knowledge of equipment.
• Must be able to use, clean and maintain all machinery and tools used in food handling and preparation.
• Maintain a high level of urgency, customer consciousness and service excellence.
• Participate as an active supporter of the Treasure Coast Hospice compliance program including the emphasis to report, as well as complying with all Federal, State, and Local laws as well as the organization’s compliance program.
• Fulfill all responsibilities related to the success of the strategic plan of the organization as requested and assigned.

OSHA Category

• Position will be categorized as category III (involves no routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids/tissues).

Working Conditions

• Standing
• Sitting
• Walking
• Lifting (raising or lower without mechanical aids) 50 lbs.
• Pushing or pulling
• Carrying objects
• Climbing (ascending or descending stairs or ladders)
• Crouching (bending at the knees)
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees)
• Stooping (bending at the waist)
• Reaching (extending hands and arms in any direction)
• Handling (seizing, holding, grasping or turning objects)
• Typing, picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingertips
• Using arm muscles frequently
• Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods

Additional Information

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Incumbent may be required to perform emergency duty before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency, crisis situation or disaster (man-made or natural) including evacuation sites. The person in the position will work in a smoke-free location, and is expected to adhere to all smoking restrictions

EEO/Drug Free Workplace