Dietary Aide / Cook - Nashville TN

JOB TITLE : Dietary - Full Time

LOCATION : Nashville TN (Detox Facility)

SCHEDULE : 2nd and 3rd Shift including weekends / holidays

SUMMARY

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.
• Supervises the putting up of stock, using proper storage procedures, i.e., like items together, labels facing front, dating stock when necessary, etc.
• Supervises the 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.
• Tastes, smells, and observes food to ensure conformance with recipes and appearance standards.
• Adheres to diet manual, demonstrating accuracy in weighing, measuring and proportioning 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.
• Provides high-quality food according to standardized recipes in a cost-effective manner.
• Assists in the development and standardization of recipes, including new ways to present food attractively and nutritiously.
• Plans cooking schedules to have food prepared on time, in order to serve hot.
• Monitors food for correct temperature prior to serving.
• Demonstrates understanding and working knowledge of proper techniques for food preparation, including modified diets.
• Implements diet changes; allows for late arrivals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Some computer skills. Ability to type 20 wpm.
• Able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Keeps a current CPR and First Aid certifications, required
• Pass Background Check and Drug Screen, required
• Valid TN D.L. with "F" endorsement required; "F" endorsement can be obtained once hire

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• One to two years related experience as a Cook in a commercial setting and/or training; or equivalent preferred
• High School Diploma or GED

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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