Work Unit Overview: The Dietary Aide/ Cook prepares palatable, nutritionally sound meals consistent with departmental policies and procedures and consistent with state and federal laws and regulations that meet daily nutritional and special dietary needs of each resident. Responsible to ensure that foods are prepared and served at the proper temperature and the proper time.
Job Summary: Responsible to ensure that foods are prepared and served at the proper temperature and the proper time. Works with supervisor to allocate resources in an efficient and economic manner so that each resident receives food in the amount, type, consistency and frequency to maintain acceptable body weight, nutritional values, and quality of life.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy.
The job requires freedom from illegal use of drugs and freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care setting are ineligible for employment in this position.
Must pass a background check.
