Dietary Aide/Cook

Qualifications

1.) Be at least 18 years of age

2.) Possess at least a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency.

3.) Have a minimum of one year of experience of quality cooking experience, dietary education, or a combination of education and experience equal to two years.

4.) Have a strong working knowledge of inventory systems, therapeutic diets, and menu planning skills.

5.) Be able and willing to work as a team member.

6.) Accept responsibility and accountability for exceeding employer expectations.

7.) Demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.

8.) Must be able to work mandatory Mondays and every other weekend.

Performance Requirements

1.) Responsibility - Safety is our primary concern. Must have a caring and responding attitude to all our residents in a manner conducive to safety and expectations.

2.) Adhering to instructions from the administrator or designee, facility policy, and facility procedures.

3.) Performing duties in accordance with established industry methods and in conformance with safe recognized standards.

4.) Setting the standards for excellent resident services.

Physical Demands

1. Must have the ability to meet the demands of constant standing and walking during working periods.

2. Turning, stooping, bending, stretching, assisting residents, washing floors, sweeping floors, washing dishes, lifting heavy pots of food from the stove, racks of dishes from the dishwasher, heavy and light housekeeping duties are necessary. Use of a gas stove is required.

3. Must be able to detect changes within the facility and with our residents.

4. Must be able to go up and down stairs frequently.

Special Demands

1. Must have a genuine interest in working with the elderly and or mentally challenged population.

2. Need to have a willingness to work and poses the knowledge and realizaton that errors may have a serious consequence for others.

3. Must have excellent communication skills, showing patience and tactfulness. Must exercise good judgement and take initiative working as a team member of this facility.

Duties

Duties to include but not limited to the following:

1. Adhere to all safety policies, maintain a safe work environment and use safe practices.

2. Maintain a safe environment both inside and outside the facility for all residents, coworkers and visitors.

3. Be able to maintain the quality and quantity of the food prepared and served at all times.

4. Follow all dietary menus, including but not limited to substitutions.

5. Follow all cleaning schedules in the dietary area, and help care staff with other areas as time permits.

6. Document all information regarding each resident’s foods likes and dislikes, and changes in their eating habits.

7. Update the dietary manager of all foods that are in need of replenishing to prepare for each planned menu.

8. Assist with training and make recommendations to dietary manager or administrator for all staff in dietary positions.

9. Always prepare foods during scheduled work shifts.

10. Assure that all residents' dietary needs are met by following the approved menu.

Pay: $15.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Have you included the mandatory employment application available at www.northernpinescare.com or can be picked up at Lakeview Terrace, 74 Taylor Street, Lincoln Maine

License/Certification:

• ServSafe Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person