BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Dietary Aide - Cook 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
• Responsible for 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
• 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
• 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
• Supervises the evaluating of leftovers and plans for use; labels, dates and stores leftovers properly
• Carries out Master Menu Plan, adjusting for nutritionally equivalent substitutes, outside donations, leftovers, and emergencies; records menu changes
• Plans cooking schedules to have food prepared on time, in order to serve hot
• Monitors food for correct temperature prior to serving
• The employee understands and practices Universal Precautions at all times

Dietary Aide - Cook Qualifications

• Must have strong computer skills with ability to type 30 wpm
• Pass a Background Screening and Drug Test, required
• Keeps a current CPR and First Aid certifications
• Valid TN D.L. with "F" endorsement required; "F" endorsement can be obtained once hired

Dietary Aide - Cook Education and/or Experience

• Higher Learning Degree preferred but not required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Please apply online at https://buffalovalley.e3applicants.com/

Buffalo Valley is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer