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Valley Care Management lists this Cook / Dietary Aide opportunity in luray, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cook / Dietary AideWhispering Pines Assisted LivingPosition Summary: Prepare meals for residents, family members, guests, and staff, following designated menus, in a manner that optimizes nutrition and enhances the dining experience. Consistently uphold the principles, service standards, philosophy, and mission.Position Responsibilities – ServiceRoutinely interact with residents to determine and enhance their satisfaction with the meal programEnsure an attractive presentation of food on each platePrepare meals according to the daily menu plan and/or as directed by Kitchen ManagerServe meal and beverages on times according to meal times. Not early. Not late.Adjust or adapt recipes to accommodate specific dietary needs, when possibleMonitor and adhere to portion control standardsPrepare meals in accordance with sanitary regulation and facility policies and proceduresAdhere to all proper handling, labeling, and storage protocols for all foodsProperly document meal intakes and fluid intakesIdentify and communicate resident dislike and likes with kitchen managerAssist in keeping noise levels down during meal timesWash, dry, and put away all dishesRestock items that are running low or outAccommodate sick meals to resident in the dining or bedroomsClean dining room floor and tables after each mealClean kitchen before leaving shiftStock resident refrigerator and storage bins dailyParticipate in and attend all required in-services training sessionsReport to administrator refusal and zero percentages of meal intakesCommunicate any staff or resident issues with the kitchen manager and administratorAll other duties assignedTeam EffortAssist in ensuring compliance with State and Local RegulationsAssist dietician and kitchen manager in developing new menu items and recipes and orderingAssist in appropriately interacting with residents, family members, and other guestsAssist all other departments with other duties as needed and/or assigned by Kitchen Manager or AdministratorActionRespond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention and follow-upPractice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools, and utensilsNo horse playing or agitating residentReputationMaintain professional relationships with all employees - no arguingMaintain good hygiene and a professional appearanceSuccessContribute to resident satisfaction by ensuring that customer's expectations are met or exceededMaintain efficient and appropriate communication with residents, family members, and guestsContribute to marketing efforts through appropriate interaction with prospective resident and guestEssential skills, experience, and abilities:Ability to organize and manage multiple prioritiesStrong customer orientation to older adultsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsPositive attitude, enthusiasm, and energyAbility to read, write, comprehend, and follow direction in a recipePrior dining service experience in high column settingPrevious experience working in a senior living environmentNonessential skills and experience:High school diploma or equivalent certificateReporting to the position: No direct reportsDress Code:Nursing Uniforms / Scrub type clothingTennis, nursing, or croc type shoes need to be slip resistance. No open toe shoes. Shoes must be worn at all times during working hours.Name tagHair should be up and in a hair netNo piercings that dangle. No lip or eyebrow ringsPhysical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and or smell. An individual must have the reading ability at the level to comprehend notes. An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 75 pounds. The employee occasionally works in high precarious places and is frequently exposed to heat and risk of electrical shock. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The employee must be free of diseases that can be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability.The employee must use proper body mechanics.Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to minimal to moderate noise. The employee will be exposed to blood and/or body fluids. The employee may encounter traumatic situations, such as having to care for mentally ill residents and contact the deceased residents. Employee will be scheduled based on operational needs (e.g., shift rotation, standby, on-call, etc). SLEEPING IS NOT PERMITTED DURING WORKING HOURS.General Sign-Off: This Job Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Worksite address
luray, VA, 22835, US
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