Dietary Cook/Dietary Aide

Summary

Responsible for the preparation of all foods for the residents, guests and employees in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. The cook prepares, seasons and cooks all foods including soups, meats, vegetables, main entrees, desserts and other foodstuff for consumption in the facility. Ensures continued compliance in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

Essential duties and Responsibilities

Duties are determined by the facility and may include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Must have the ability to increase or decrease recipes to meet the needs of the facility census.
2. Report any equipment failure and monitor all temperatures of the refrigeration and units during shift.
3. Follow sanitation and safety regulations while performing duties.
4. Prepares and serves meals according to recipe guides and modification guidelines.
5. Prepares food by methods that conserve nutritive values, flavor and appearance: food that is palatable, attractive and served at the proper temperature.
6. Completes cleaning duties and monitors completion of duties assigned to other staff.
7. Inspects dietary department regularly to ensure that it is safe and sanitary.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises dietary staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competency

Must be able to perform job adequately and meet all elements of job requirements:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; accepts criticism and feedback; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; begins work on time; keeps absences within guidelines; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Conflict Resolution –Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.

Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget. Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.

Delegation – Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.

Ethics & Integrity – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Initiative Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.

Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Managing People – Provides direction and gains compliance; includes subordinates in planning; takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies feedback (internal and external); improves processes, products and services; continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; integrates changes smoothly; sets goals and objectives; works in an organized manner; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; resolves problems in early stages; works well in group problem solving situations.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; displays a commitment to excellence; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Safety & Security – Leads by example observing and following all safety rules, policies, procedures and warning signs; follows prescribed job policies and procedures; uses all prescribed and necessary safety devices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); uses equipment and materials properly. Immediately investigates all incidents, accidents, injuries and near misses; monitors for potentially unsafe conditions; is proactive, supportive and active in the Safety Program.

Technology – Demonstrate required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Qualifications

To perform job this successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and /or Experience

High school diploma or GED.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret procedures and government regulations. Ability to effectively present information individuals and respond to questions from employees, supervisors and regulatory agencies.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Qualifications

Must have the desire to work with convalescent, geriatric or light psychiatric residents. Will assure that the resident's rights to fair and equitable treatment, self determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are well established and maintained at all times. Must maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information. The employee shall use only the minimum necessary information to perform his or her responsibilities. Trust worthiness, loyalty, fairness, honesty and reliability must be one of his/her best assets.

Hill Top Home of Comfort is an Equal Opportunity Employer