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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.50 - $1.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee assistance program

Job Description

The hiring establishment is an Adult Care Home dedicated to providing high-quality nutritional services to its residents. This type of facility focuses on the care and support of adults who require assistance with daily living, including meal preparation and nutritional planning. The Adult Care Home operates with a mission to enhance the health, comfort, and well-being of each resident by offering nutritionally adequate and palatable meals tailored to individual needs and preferences.

The role in focus is that of a Dietary Manager or Cook, responsible for planning, preparing, and serving meals that meet the dietary requirements of the residents. T... Show More

Job Requirements

  • must have experience in food service
  • must be able to read write understand and follow directions
  • must be able to lift push or pull minimum of 50 pounds
  • must maintain cleanliness of kitchen within NC Environmental Health Standards
  • must have an understanding of NC Rules and Regulations
  • must have no substantiated findings on the NC Personnel Registry or Health Care Program
  • must have a clear SBI and DMV record and maintain them during period of employment
  • must wear slip resistant shoes while working in dietary at all times

Job Qualifications

  • must have experience in food service
  • must be able to read write understand and follow directions
  • must be able to lift push or pull minimum of 50 pounds
  • must maintain cleanliness of kitchen within NC Environmental Health Standards
  • must have an understanding of NC Rules and Regulations
  • must have no substantiated findings on the NC Personnel Registry or Health Care Program
  • must have a clear SBI and DMV record and maintain them during period of employment
  • must wear slip resistant shoes while working in dietary at all times

Job Duties

  • prepare required menus at least one week in advance with portions specified and snacks shown making sure food is available for preparation to assure that each resident is served a minimum of three nutritionally adequate and palatable meals a day
  • plan therapeutic menus per physicians' orders in consultation with a registered dietitian
  • record any menu substitutions on menu calendar before food is served
  • post menus in kitchen for guidance of food service staff and make available to residents according to home policy
  • maintain an up-to-date preference list of foods for each resident
  • prepare and serve three meals a day at regular hours with at least 10 hours between breakfast and dinner meals
  • assure that hot foods are served hot above 140 degrees F and cold foods are served cold below 45 degrees F
  • prepare a nutritional bag lunch for all residents attending a day program away from the Adult Care Home considering food safety without refrigeration
  • prepare and assure that appropriate menu snacks are served daily
  • take inventory and purchase all food and food supplies to operate within the facility's budget and according to administrative policy
  • check all food deliveries for accuracy sign all invoices and food receipts and keep on file for ED/Administrator's review
  • help maintain the self-respect personal dignity and physical safety of each resident
  • be familiar with confidentiality regarding resident information and adhere to requirements
  • work cooperatively with all other staff and relate favorably to residents and their families
  • be familiar with and able to apply all the home's accident fire safety OSHA and emergency procedures
  • be familiar with the Adult Care Home Residents' Bill of Rights and assist residents with exercising these rights
  • assure careful treatment of Adult Care Home equipment and utilization of supplies
  • be responsible for reading and adhering to all Adult Care Home and employee policies
  • participate in job-related continuing education as required by ED/Administrator
  • perform other related duties as assigned or required by circumstances
  • notify ED/Administrator and RCC of residents' irregular eating habits and special needs per home's policy

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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