Dietary Aide/Cook

John Knox Manor II - NOW HIRING for our Dietary Department! Cooks and Dietary Aide positions available. Experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities: 

Dietary Aides assist in the preparation and service of meals and nourishments. Prepares meals according to planned menus and established portion control procedures. Uses food preparation methods that conserve nutritive value, flavor and appearance. Uses standardized recipes based on standard portion size to prepare required amounts of food and control serving portions. Ensures meals served are complete, accurate according to menu, diet card and food preferences. Ensures proper storage of food and supplies. Performs all other tasks as assigned.

Dietary Cooks ensures accurate and timely food service to meet residents' needs; maintain to maintain dietary equipment in a safe, sanitary manner; to implement the established procedures for sanitizing eating utensils in a cost effective and efficient manner to safely meet residents' needs in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements as directed by the Dietary Manager. Maintains high standards in quality of food products, food service, food delivery, safety, sanitation, personal hygiene and in work performance. Performs all other tasks as assigned.

Requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Detail-oriented, confidential, and professional
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and reach, bend, lift and pull

About John Knox Manor II:

John Knox Manor II is a healthcare organization dedicated to caring for our elderly in the community. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes teamwork.