Cook/Dietary Aide

Cook/Dietary Aide-Part TimeThe cook is responsible for monthly menu preparation, assisting with purchases of food supplies, cooks and serves meals. The cook will be certified by the Department of Health in Food Management and maintain certificate during the time of employment with Comforts of Home Senior Living. The cook is responsible for sanitary conditions as required by the WI Department of Health and is knowledgeable on Heath Department inspections. Most importantly, the cook is responsible for providing quality meals to the residents of Comforts of Home Senior Living. Knowledge of dietary budgeting and staying within budget is a must. The cook must be flexible, willing to prepare home cooked meals with creativity and resourcefulness. Some direction and instruction to care givers is required.Responsibilities:Prepare monthly menuAssist House Manager with food ordersOrganize, clean, and maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchenPrepare three daily meals as well as snacks for residentsMaintain knowledge of residents' special dietary needs or likes/dislikes.Instructs care givers on proper sanitary regulationsInstructs care givers on setting tables, serving residents, clearing dishes, loading and running dishwasherStays within set budget on all food orders and purchasesMeet with residents periodically to assess food preferencesPrepare and track guest mealsCommunicate detailed instructions to staff for evening and weekend meals and bakingInteract with residents and observe food and liquid intakeWork with House Manager on food preparation/service for special eventsMaintain confidentiality of residents personal and medical informationI understand my routine work schedule may be adjusted to assist with Resident needs. I agree to accept all other duties as assigned.I understand the following skills are needed and that I am capable of performing them OR I am willing to be trained.Proper sanitary practicesFood preparation and cookingMenu planningFirst Aid Certification with skills to alleviate chokingCommunication skills with residents, visitors and the State of Wisconsin Survey TeamEmergency procedures for flood, fire, power outage and tornado White Pine, Comforts of Home & Gracewood Senior Living