About this opportunity
County of Berks lists this Dietary Aide/Relief Cook - 12PM -8PM/11AM-7PM (Berks Heim) opportunity in leesport, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assists in the preparation and serving of food and in the cleaning of Dietary area, equipment, and dishware under general supervision; An employee in this class assists in preparing and serving food and cleanup of dietary department, food service equipment, dishware, and other utensils; this employee has the versatility to be assigned to any station of the tray line or dish room in addition to washing pots, general cleaning, prepping and plating food and serving in the unit dining rooms. Assists cook in minor preparation of foods (prepares gelatin, salads and dressing); food preparation such as toast, sandwiches, clean and chop fruits and vegetables, etc. Portions food for service. Prepares food set up for snacks, requisitions, special events. Serves residents in partnership with nursing staff on the units. Sets up and serves on tray line and in unit dining rooms. Operates various kitchen appliances (mixer, blender, chopper, VCM, slicer). Cleans the kitchen and equipment including sweeping and mopping the floor. Reports any malfunctioning equipment to supervisor. Performs the dish machine operations (scraping, feeding, rackout, trucks, runners); Must be 18 years of age with some knowledge of basic nutrition, dietary operations and appliances. Ability to follow oral and written directions and to work with a minimal amount of supervision on food preparation, tray line, use of equipment, etc. Must be able to read, write and understand the English language fluently. Physical presence on-site is required. Some experience in food preparation and basic nutrition preferred; on the job training is provided. Attendance at mandatory in-service training. with assistance. This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate. The County of Berks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Berks County is a combination of rich farm country, industry, beautiful parks, entertainment, and top-notch educational institutions. Whether you are interested in County services, the availability of our parks, tax rates, or other county information, this is the place to start. It is the mission of Berks County government and all County employees to administer and deliver services to the citizens of the County in the most effective, efficient and professional manner possible within the constraints of the financial resources available.
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