Dietary Aid - Short-term

Dietary Cook
This is a great opportunity for someone interested in combining culinary skills with a meaningful role in healthcare! The position seems well-suited for someone who is detail-oriented and passionate about creating meals that meet the dietary needs of elderly residents. Any previous experience in cooking, especially in a restaurant or food service setting is preferred.
Facility: Arbors at Springfield
One of Ohio’s Largest Providers of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
Medical Benefits : Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Additional Healthcare Benefits : Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
Education Assistance : Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
Retirement Savings with 401K.
Unlimited Referral Bonuses .
The Dietary Cook prepares and serves food using proper food handling and food safety techniques for residents, as well as employees and special events that tastes good and is served at the proper temperature and in an attractive manner in accordance with established standards. GED or High School Diploma or above preferred
ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county of facility.

Six months’ experience in large quantity food preparation. Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu, as well as employees and special events, as instructed by the supervisor.
Prepares alternative items to meet residents’ individual needs and food preferences.
Prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures.
Makes only authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change according to established policy.
Ensures that food tastes good and is served at the appropriate temperature in an attractive, appetizing manner.
Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Knowledge of safe food preparation, handling techniques, and basic nutrition of food.
Skilled in quantity food production and utilize basic math skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members and at all levels of the organization.
Ability to read, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means.
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