Cook/Dietary Aide dayshift at Pontotoc Health and Rehab

Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Meal Preparation, Sanitation, Safety Procedures, Inventory Management, Communication, Teamwork, Elderly Care, Cooking, Food Service, Time Management, Instruction Following, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Housekeeping, Equipment Maintenance, Dietary Knowledge

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description We are looking for someone to join our team that will embrace our CORE VALUES: RESIDENT FIRST, TEAM DRIVEN AND LEADING EDGE. This person will perform the duties required to prepare and serve all diets and maintain accepted standards of practice for the preparation and service of these diets. Accountability: Dietary Manager, R.D. (Registered Dietitian) Consultant, Administrator DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain proper use and care of all equipment. Maintain safety, sanitation, and housekeeping procedure pertaining to the dietary department. Receive and check incoming supplies. Inventory food, supplies and equipment monthly, as requested by supervisor. Prepare and serve meals for special meetings and parties. Prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation in the elderly. Promote a safe, clean environment in which the residents may dine. Any other duties and responsibilities, as requested by the Administrator. Become a participating facility team member with the residents as first priority. Attend facility meetings, as required. Requirements PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Hold/handle Lift Carry Reach – at and below shoulder height Push/pull Grasp and handle – pens, paperwork and small equipment Sit, stand and walk Twist, bend, stoop, kneel, and squat Fine hand motor coordination Ability to read and write legibly Ability to give and follow instructions Climb Talking: Communicating with residents, families, visitors and staff Hearing: Taking instructions from supervisor To respond to resident complaints and requests Sight: For performing job effectively and correctly Smell: For accurate detection and maintenance of facility odors Tasting: For checking the food that is being prepared and served to the residents LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: None. SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE: Tasks and procedures performed by the employee involve risks classified by C.D.C. as Category III. (No contact with blood or other bodily fluids to which universal precautions apply, if regular duties are performed.) OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to tolerate a high pace as typical for a nursing facility. Must be able to take and give instructions well and enjoy working with the elderly. Although employee is required to sit for prolonged periods of time, he/she must also be able to tolerate prolonged standing and walking.

Responsibilities

The Cook/Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing and serving meals while maintaining safety and sanitation standards. They will also assist in inventory management and promote a clean dining environment for residents.