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Madison County Dietary Aide/ Cook in Virginia City, Montana
Dietary Aide/ Cook (Open Positions: 1)
Location: Tobacco Root Mountains Care Center , Sheridan, MT 59749
Department: Tobacco Root Mountains Care Center, Sheridan, MT
Job Status: Part-Time
Status: Until Filled
Details: This is a Part Time position. Wage $17.20 to $21.50 Apply Now (https://mt-madisoncounty.civicplushrms.com/Application/Login.aspx?enc=uI9YZ7//5UuhJFINJ0cjioDu+xP9t8wDvNF4eNr9dhwT/fK9fca1Q4uSyYkfxZaQ)
Position Overview
Work Unit Overview: The Dietary Aide/ Cook prepares palatable, nutritionally sound meals consistent with departmental policies and procedures and consistent with state and federal laws and regulations that meet daily nutritional and special dietary needs of each resident. Responsible to ensure that foods are prepared and served at the proper temperature and the proper time.
Job Summary: Responsible to ensure that foods are prepared and served at the proper temperature and the proper time. Works with supervisor to allocate resources in an efficient and economic manner so that each resident receives food in the amount, type, consistency and frequency to maintain acceptable body weight, nutritional values, and quality of life.
Job Responsibilities
Follows recipes and prepares foods that correspond to menu cycles prepared by Dietitian. • Cooks or prepares palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities that are served at proper temperatures and at proper times, • Supervises kitchen staff who assist with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning and storage of supplies and equipment. • Continuously cleans food service work areas as food preparation and service is done. • Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste. • Prepares and maintains supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident choices, cultural ethnic and religious preferences. • Inspects trays following meal service to monitor and record resident acceptance of menu items. Reports findings to Director of Food Service. • Uses food preparation equipment according to manufacturer's instructions. Follows proper cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance schedules. • Handles, stores, disposes of food supplies and prepared food in accord with department procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations. • Follows facility policies and procedures for infection control at all times to maintain a sanitary food preparation and storage area. Uses personal protective equipment when indicated. Follows facility procedures for resident trays that require special handling. • Inspects food service work areas for evidence of rodents or pests, safety or fire hazards, housekeeping and maintenance problems. Corrects problems and/or reports problems promptly to Director of Food Service. • Communicates with Director of Food Service throughout shift as needed to best meet needs of residents. • Assist Department Head with preparation for state inspections. Attends survey training. Interacts with state surveyors as instructed by supervisor. • Attends inservice education as assigned. Applies information to job tasks. • Reports injury to self or others to supervisor, immediately.
Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy. The job requires freedom from illegal use of drugs and freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care setting are ineligible for employment in this position. Must pass a background check.
Job Advertisement
Dietary Aide Cook Job Description 4.1.22.pdf
Disclaimer
The job requires freedom from illegal use of drugs and freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care setting are ineligible for employment in this position. Criminal Background Investigation is required as part of the Conditional Offer of Employment. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. Testing: Individual hiring departments at Madison County may elect to administer pre-employment tests/screenings, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Madison County, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). Job Notice: The responsibilities outlined in this job notice have been designed to indicate the general nature and level of performance for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Madison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Madison County does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, marital status, sex, political belief (in government) or retaliation.