Dietary Aid - Short-term

Dietary Cook Aide

Facility: 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.

Michigan's Largest Provider 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.
Reimbursement options for childcare, transportation, and a non-perishable food program for eligible employees.
Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer an Eighty-Five Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage.
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 .
Summary: The Dietary Cook Aide assists with the preparation and service of food using proper food handling and food safety techniques for residents, as well as employees and special events, while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county of facility.

Experience in food service desired.

Prepares and/or pre-portions food (such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other items) for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu for meals and snacks, as well as employees and special events using proper food handling/safety techniques.
Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items and ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner.
Ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared and/or pre-portioned within established time schedules.
Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service and records temperatures of food.
Serves resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with the planned menu, the resident's diet order, and food preferences.
Labels, dates, and stores food properly.
according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing and records water temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs. Reports any problems with proper water temperature or sanitizer to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food and performs cleaning assignments utilizing the proper cleaning chemicals.
Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, supplies, etc. Ensures that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. Reports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Operates and maintains equipment in a clean and safe operating condition according to manufacturer and supervisory direction and reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly.
Makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding improvements in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc. to enhance the quality of the food service.
Works as a team member and interacts appropriately in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors.
Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.