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Ortonville Area Health Services
Cook/Dietary Aide
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What they do
A Dietary Aide works in kitchens such as hospital kitchens where cooking is done to meet specific dietary requirements. Assists with food preparation and other tasks.
$39,312 / year median in Minnesota
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Description Fairway View Neighborhoods seeks a compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented Cook/Dietary Aide to join our Nutrition Services team. This role is responsible for preparing nutritious meals, serving residents, maintaining food safety standards, and supporting a positive dining experience for seniors residing in our long-term care community. The ideal candidate enjoys working with older adults, takes pride in providing high-quality meals, and understands the important role nutrition plays in resident health and well-being
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook meals according to established menus, recipes, and therapeutic diet requirements
- Demonstrates understanding of procedures relating to food handling, dish washing, sanitizing work and eating surfaces
- Performs dietary activities according to instructions and established procedures and state/federal regulations
- Has working knowledge of diets, uses proper portions, garnishes and makes appropriate substitutions
- Ensure food is prepared and served in an attractive, appetizing manner
- Monitor portion control and food temperatures to maintain quality and safety
- Clean and sanitize dining rooms, kitchen surfaces, and food service equipment.
- Stock supplies and assist with kitchen organization.
Hours and Pay:
- Regular Part Time (64 hours per 2 week pay period), every other weekend rotation
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, HAS with employer match)
- PERA Retirement with employer match
- Education Assistance and Loan Forgiveness program
Hourly Rate:
$21.00 - $26.65Benefits
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance