Franciscan Health Center: Casual Dietary Aide/Cook (Food Services)
Are you looking to pick up extra shifts? Do you enjoy the kitchen, cooking, and being around residents? We have the perfect position for you! Franciscan Health Center is now offering a casual Dietary Aide/Cook position to a candidate looking for a close-knit, faith-based work environment and a career in long-term care. Your duties include to prepare delicious meals according to menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our residents with their taste and presentation. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is important. The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation.
The primary purpose of the Dietary Aide job position is to provide assistance in all food and supplement functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.
The primary purpose of this position is the responsibility of preparing and serving of meals to individuals receiving services, employees, and guests. You are also responsible for supervision of dietary aides in the absence of the Dietary Manager.
Responsibilities
·Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
·Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
·Cook food in various utensils or grillers
·Check food while cooking to stir or turn
·Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
·Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
·Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
·Check quality of ingredients
·Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
An ideal candidate should:
·Proven experience as cook
·Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
·Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
·Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
·Ability to work in a team
·Very good communication skills
·Excellent physical condition and stamina
·High school diploma or equivalent
·Have a passion for helping others;
·Possess a strong work ethic;
·Be able to provide direct resident care in accordance with our facility policies and procedures
·Be motivated towards the highest standard of services
Benefits for this position include
·Experience pay – you won't start from scratch.
·Franciscan recognizes up to ten years of experience.
Contact Drew Christensen in the HR office for any further questions. 218-302-6904 or 218-302-6999
Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade education.
Must have a good understanding of quality food production.