DIETARY ASSOCIATE - COOK

Culinary Associate

The overall purpose of the Culinary Associate position is to prepare meals and snacks for residents within guidelines of the facility.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Prepare food according to the menu for the day, so that residents will receive the meals they are expecting, and they will be well-balanced and healthy for the residents.
• Ensure all meals are prepared following recipes and guidelines established by the Culinary Services Director.
• Follow all requests for special diets to assure good resident health.
• Taste, smell, and observe food to ensure conformance with recipes and appearance standards. Measure satisfaction levels among residents by walk-thru and conversations with residents on meal satisfaction.
• Place food servings on plates using standard measuring ladles, scoops, spoons, etc. assuring residents receive sufficient portions.
• Provide residents "seconds" as needed to satiate their appetites.
• Prepare snacks for residents according to snack schedule and menu in order assuring residents are getting adequate nutrition and hydration.
• Properly clean all equipment and work areas, including walls and floors, to provide a sanitary kitchen environment.
• Assure all open food in refrigerators and freezers are covered and dated and that outdated food is discarded promptly.
• Demonstrate responsibility for the food service operation in the absence of the Dietary Manager.
• Wash and sanitize dishes according to foodservice standards. Prepare sanitation sink according to directions and monitors and documents sanitizing solution levels.
• Operate the dishwashing process in an organized fashion.
• After food is served, keep dirty dishes running through the dish machine until all dishes are clean and ready for the next meal.
• Assure all freezers and refrigerators are maintained at proper temperatures and the temperatures are documented.
• Present a clean and neat appearance which includes but is not limited to wearing aprons, hair nets, and other protective clothing as necessary.
• Collect and place garbage and trash in designated containers.
• Is fully knowledgeable of the fire evacuation and disaster policy of the community and participates as assigned in fire and disaster drills.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent personal or health information concerning residents and staff.

The Culinary Associate must have the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• To be qualified for this position you must maintain a current Food Services Sanitation certificate and have one (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets.
• A culinary apprenticeship or training is preferred.
• Restaurant, cooking and/or culinary experience preferred.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen. Helia Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.