Cook/Dietary Aide

Company: CARING PLACES MANAGEMENT
Location: Lincoln City
Posted on: September 20, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
At Caring Places Management, we have been passionate about providing exceptional care for seniors throughout the Pacific Northwest since we opened our first community in 1991. We are committed to achieving our mission of Exceeding Expectations for Loving, Thoughtful Care by offering our residents caring, thoughtful service in a homelike environment.*$500 Sign on BONUS*Caring Places Management is actively recruiting an empathetic, qualified individual to join our Assisted Living & Memory Care community, Hillside Place, as a Cook/Dietary Aide. As part of our team, you work with seniors requiring assistance and their families to determine their individual needs and requirements. Why work for Caring Places Management? We truly believe in our company motto: "Exceeding Expectations for Loving, Thoughtful Care"Overview:The Cook prepares and serves meals as specified in the menus and recipes prepared by the dietitian, using proper food handling, sanitation, and infection control procedures.Reports to: The Administrator

Requirements:
Skills:

• Understand and carry out instructions
• Work with kitchen assistants and Dietary Manager
• Understand and follow the recipes and serve portion-controlled diets
• Must demonstrate a commitment to the safe practices, infection control and respect for residents' rights
• Must understand and be able to provide specialized diets
• Must have a commitment to customer/resident service
• Must be able to cook food that is of good quality and pleasing to the residents
• Must be organized
• Ensuring that dining tables are clean and attractively set for each meal
• Serving coffee/tea/drinks during meals as requested by resident
• Assisting residents who require help filling out daily menus
• Distributing daily menus
• Helping serve the meal if resident aides require assistance in getting a meal to the residents on time
• Making sure there is always fresh coffee made and that the juice machine is full
• Filling all condiment holders prior to each meal
• Filling special resident requests during meals
• Listening to, and communicating with, each resident in a sensitive manner
• Being aware of the emotional/behavioral/mental conditions/needs of each resident and responding in a gentle, reassuring way
• Providing personal care as appropriate while striving to promote self-care, independence, and dignity, and preserving privacy
• Working as part of a team in meeting resident needs
• Other duties as assigned
• Have a strong commitment to resident customer service
• Must demonstrate a commitment to the safe practices, infection control, and respect for residents' rights
• Perform each duty of the position in a manner that upholds the dignity, privacy, independence, safety, and security of each residentSchedule:
  • Full Time
  • Varied Schedule
  • Wage is starting at $17.50, DOE & CertificationsQualifications:
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Must have a current Food Handler's Permit
    • Experience and skills in institutional cooking
    • Lift and move boxesBenefits:
      • Health Insurance - FT Employees ONLY
      • Dental & Vision Insurance
      • HSA
      • WellVia (Telehealth) - FREE TO EMPLOYEES & FAMILY MEMBERS AND EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON HIRE
      • 401K Plan
      • PTO
      • Competitive Wages
      • Employee Appreciation
      • Free On the Job TrainingAPPLY NOW! Or visit our website at https://www.caringplaces.com/ for more information. Please attach RESUMES when applying.#HILPI190943421

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