Dietary Cook

Ivy at Davenport

Dietary Cook

Davenport, IA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Dietary Aide

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

    Ivy at Davenport is looking for a caring, compassionate, and patient-focused Dietary Cooks to join our team. We are a small skilled nursing facility of 75 dually certified beds in the Davenport, Iowa area. We are a solutions-based company that strives to make a difference in the lives of those we serve by committing to uphold our core values: IVY CARES; I ntegrity, V alues and Y ielding results through C ommunication, A ccountability, R espect, E xcellence and S olutions.

    Potentialcandidates must be willing to make that commitment as well. They should also possess proven experience in long-term care food services. We are not looking for someone to just add to the schedule, we are looking for motivated individuals who are hard-working, have a drive to provide high-quality care, and who strive for excellence. If this is you, we would love for you to apply to join Team Ivy today!

    Responsibilities:

    • Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.
    • Prepare and cook resident meals in quantities according to menu and number of persons served.
    • Prepare meals according to proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization and yield of meats and other foods.
    • Clean work area and equipment in accordance with sanitation requirements.
    • Taste, smell, and observe all foods prepared to confirm with recipes, and good taste and appetizing appearance.
    • Consistently prepare meals on time so that serving schedules are met.
    • Serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for completeness and accuracy.
    • Monitor portion control guidelines for individual residents to prevent food waste.
    • Prepare foods for facility personnel, families, visitors, and for special occasions and events as directed by the Administrator.
    • Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portion, and temperature control procedures and facility policies.
    • Inspect special diet trays to ensure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
    • Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.
    • Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

    Requirements/Qualifications:

    • High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
    • Active ServeSafe Certification is a plus.
    • Experience in hospital or long-term care facility dietary department preferred.
    • Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
    • Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
    • Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
    • Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
    • Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.
    • Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.
    • Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

    Benefits/Perks:

    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
    • Free $10k Life Insurance
    • Daily Pay (access to your pay daily)
    • Referral Bonuses
    • Employee Recognition program (tuition reimbursement, Employee of the Month, Birthday's, Anniversaries, etc.)
    • Access Perks (employee discount program that offers hundreds of discounts at shops, restaurants, hotels and more)

    Location:

    The Ivy at Davenport

    800 E Rusholme St, Davenport, IA 52803