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DIETARY

COOK AND AIDES

The Dietary Cook , who oversees culinary preparation according to prescribed menus and dietary restrictions, and the Dietary Aide , who assists with meal assembly, service, dining room setup, and kitchen sanitation.

Key Responsibilities Dietary Cook:

Food Preparation:

Cook and prepare full meals following established recipes, portion controls, and planned menus.

Dietary Compliance:

Modify recipes to accommodate special therapeutic diets (e.g., low sodium, pureed, mechanical soft, diabetic).

Food Safety & Sanitation:

Maintain strict food safety protocols, proper holding temperatures, and safe food storage standards (HACCP).

Inventory Control:

Assist with monitoring stock levels, labeling/dating food items, and minimizing waste.

Dietary Aide:

Meal Service & Assembly:

Tray up foods according to meal cards, setup dining areas, and serve meals to residents/clients.

Prep & Support:

Assist cooks with basic food prep (e.g., pouring beverages, preparing salads/desserts, portioning snacks).

Sanitation & Dishwashing:

Wash dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment; sanitize work surfaces, meal carts, and dining tables.

Client Interaction:

Deliver trays to resident rooms or serve in the dining room with a friendly, patient-centered demeanor.

Dietary Cook's Qualification Education & Age:

High school diploma/GED (or equivalent experience); minimum 18 years old.

Experience:

2+ years of institutional, healthcare, or high-volume commercial cooking.

Certifications:

Valid ServSafe Manager (or obtain within 30 days of hire) and local food handler permit.

Knowledge:

Proficient in standardized recipes, therapeutic diets (pureed, low-sodium), HACCP standards, and food temp logging.

Physical:

Lift up to 50 lbs, stand for 8 hours, and push/pull carts over 100 lbs.

Dietary Aide's Qualification Education & Age:

High school diploma, GED, or active student enrollment; minimum 16 years old (18+ preferred).

Experience:

Prior food service or hospitality experience preferred; entry-level welcome.

Certifications:

Valid ServSafe Food Handler card (or obtain during onboarding).

Skills:

Basic reading and math to follow diet tickets and tray cards; strong English communication skills.

Physical:

Lift up to 30 lbs, stand/walk for up to 8 hours, and handle hot dishes and sanitizing chemicals.