Dietary Aide Cook

Open To All Applicants

Salary is Negotiable

After successful completion of the probationary period, employee will receive off probation wage increase.

Summary :

Prepare and serve meals to AJNH residents, employees, guests and clients. Ensures all residents receive well- balanced, nutritional meals based on dietary and medical needs.

Responsibilities :

Cook and prepare food items with nutritional value and flavor according to standardized recipes and menus a. Ensure all prepared food items are stored, served, and distributed at appropriate temperature with proper sanitation conditions implemented by the departmental policy and procedures.

b. Prepare food and trays to meet individual resident's dietary needs. c. Assist in the preparation and servicing of in-house special dinners and special function services.

d. Coordinate cooking and plate set-up for resident's trays according to scheduled service and delivery times

• Checks in food deliveries and store food supplies properly to prevent contamination
• Maintain equipment and work area according to facility standards and federal, state, HACCP, and local regulations a. Clean and sanitize all equipment in kitchen daily.

b. Operate dishwasher with proper tools for pre-rise, pre-soak, sorting and racking of all dishes, all other food service items to ensure cleanliness, free of stains, cracks, and chips.

• Assist in maintaining the safety and security of the Dietary Department including adhering to staff dress code and following established food service rules and regulations
• Communicate with residents to obtain input on meal preferences
• Attend all Dietary Department and facility meetings

Skills : Essential :

Essential :

• Interpret federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements
• Communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of department organization, functions, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Exercise independent judgement
• Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines
• Interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds
• Obtain additional education and training
• Comply with Caregiver Law and Grant conditions criminal history checks as a condition of employment to include fingerprinting
• Adhere to strict confidentiality
• Employees are required to have proof of immunity or dates of two (2) doses of MMR and proof of immunity or dates of two (2) doses of Varicella prior to starting in any position within the Oneida Comprehensive Health Division.

Any refusal of vaccination(s) or failure to provide proof of immunity may disqualify the applicant

• Food handling and safety techniques
• Food preparation, presentation techniques and quality standards
• Operate gas and electric cooking equipment, dishwasher, and other cleaning and sanitizing equipment
• Food Service Sanitation

Education Requirement - Or A Closely Related Field :

Essential :

• General Ed, High School Equivalency Diploma, HS Diploma
• Applicants age 50 and older are exempt from this requirement

Credentials : Essential :

Essential :

Health Insurance Portability (HIPAA) Accountability , Training prior to employment, and annually thereafter

Nonessential :

• Child Abuse Reporting Policy (CARP) Training (Hrd), Required within ninety (90) days of employment
• Ability to become certified in Food Service Sanitation.

Working conditions : Essential :

Essential :

• Stand Frequently
• Walk Frequently
• Reach Frequently
• Talk Frequently
• Hear Frequently
• Sit Occasionally
• Bend / Stoop Occasionally
• Kneel Occasionally
• Crouch Occasionally
• Crawl Occasionally
• Move 11-24 Pounds Occasionally
• Work Situations Not Smoke Free
• Exposure To Unpleasant Odors
• Exposure To Physical Risk Or Injury
• Evening and weekend work may be required
• Work Hours Extended
• Work irregular shifts
• Kitchen setting
• Varicella Vaccine
• Measles Mumps Rubella Vaccination
• Push / Pull Frequently
• Extreme temperatures

Experience : Nonessential :

Nonessential :

Food Service, Long Term Care Facility or Hospital Food Service.

Other information :

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT - The Oneida Nation does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services.

However, individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law in employment.

Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.

Must maintain strict security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.

Must adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures, Oneida Nation Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.

Must pass a background check to meet Employment Eligibility Requirements. If applicable, must pass a background check to meet Oneida Nation / State Compact and / or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance, and may be required to obtain a temporary license and / or Gaming license as a condition of employment.

Must be willing and able to obtain additional related education and training.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and adhere to the Nation Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.

A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and / or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.

Must provide a copy of diploma / degree, license, or certification upon employment.