Dietary Aide - Hohenwald TN

Dietary Aide - Hohenwald TN

JOB TITLE: Dietary Aide / Cook, FT

LOCATION: Hohenwald Main

SCHEDULE Varies depending on need

SUMMARY

As a member of the multidisciplinary team, directs and coordinates food service and housekeeping activities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate others.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Plans and coordinates standards and procedures of food storage, preparation, and service; equipment and department sanitation; and employee/client safety.

Responsible for cleaning of work area and sanitizing of work surfaces, mopping of floors, taking out trash, and completion of other assigned chores.

Confers with Dietary Supervisor to ensure that menus and department policies conform to nutritional standards, government regulations, and internal procedures.

Reviews individual client's special diet information/needs with Primary Counselor. Provides nutritious meals that meet the client's medical/physical needs. (This does not include personal preferences.)

Inspects food, food preparation and storage areas. Ensures that hairnets and gloves are worn by food preparers in both the preparation and serving of the food.

Completes weekly department checks, ensuring cleanliness of facility and reports any needed repairs or replacements.

Is familiar with company policies and procedures, including safety standards and fire/disaster plans.

Demonstrates the ability to lift 25 pounds and/or to assess the lift load in order to request assistance.

Supervises the evaluating of leftovers and plans for use; labels, dates and stores leftovers properly.

Carries out Master Menu Plan, adjusting for nutritionally equivalent substitutes, outside donations, leftovers, and emergencies; records menu changes.

Plans cooking schedules to have food prepared on time, in order to serve hot.

Monitors food for correct temperature prior to serving.

The employee understands and practices Universal Precautions at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have strong computer skills with ability to type 30 wpm

Pass a Background Screening and Drug Test, required

Keeps a current CPR and First Aid certifications

Valid TN D.L. with "F" endorsement required; "F" endorsement can be obtained once hired

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED

Higher Learning Degree preferred but not required

One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health

Vision

Dental insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick time

401K

Life Insurance (Company Paid)

Life Insurance (Voluntary purchase)

Optional: AFLAC policies available through payroll deduction

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Buffalo Valley is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Buffalo Valley does not discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.