Prep Cook/Dietary Aide – Light of Hearts Villa – Bedford, OH

Light of Hearts Villa (LOHV)
Job Description

Job Title:
Prep Cook/Dietary Aide

Reporting Relationship:
Director of Dining Services, and Assistant Director of Dining Services

Job Summary:
Flexible individual who will assume responsibilities of prep cook to assist in the kitchen; Can assume the role of lead cook for any meal; Performs duties of dietary aide as a dining room server for all shifts as needed; Performs duties in the dish room for all shifts as needed.

Must have availability from 7 AM – 6 PM including weekends and holidays, but hours are flexible.

Qualifications and Job Duties:

− To assist the Chef with meal production, and is point person in charge when the Chef is not there.
− Responsible to guide and direct other employees, relying on experience and judgment to plan and to have meals ready to serve on time.
− Direct and guide the dietary aides in the area of food preparation, and assist them, when needed.
− Helps in getting the prep list completed.
− Responsible, along with other dietary staff, to keep the kitchen clean and safe.
− Responsible to serve the residents in a friendly, high quality standard.
− Sets up the dining room for residents and guests.
− Responsible, along with dietary staff, for cleaning the dining area and the coffee area.
− Responsible for cleaning, drying and putting away dishes, pots and pans.
− Follow procedures that meet with the requirements of the Health Department and those instructed by the Chef.
− Maintains cleanliness and safety in the dish room.
− Sweep and wash the kitchen and dish room floor.
− Help keep the storage/stock areas organized and clean.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to follow written/verbal instructions.
Must be able to crouch, twist, grasp, lift, push, pull, stand, balance, kneel and stoop adequately to perform the essential functions of the job.

General Duties/Responsibilities Required for all Positions:

Follow established performance standards and implements facility policies and procedures.
Follow the mission and vision of Light of Hearts Villa.

Assume accountability for all data contained in the Employee Handbook.
Perform other duties as directed by your immediate supervisor, department manager or Executive Director.
Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
Clocks in and out appropriately
Attend staff meetings, facility education programs and in-service classes as scheduled and required.
Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
Assume personal responsibility for following facility procedures related to control of equipment and supplies within the facility.
Clean and store equipment in appropriate places.
Assist new employees in following established facility policies and procedures.
Accept constructive criticism from supervisor or department manager and act accordingly.
Come to work in a clean, neat manner and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
Assume responsibility for compliance with federal, state and local regulations for a Licensed Residential Care Facility.
Meets all licensure requirements.
Follow Resident Rights policies at all times.
Assure that all medical record/resident and employee information is protected and kept confidential.
Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with residents and staff.
Observe all facility safety policies and procedures.
Be responsible for the safety and well-being of residents in the facility.
Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective action.
Follow OSHA Standards as demonstrated by facility policies.
Observe infection control procedures as demonstrated by facility policies.
Document incidents and/or unusual problems according to established facility policies.
Maintain records of appropriate documentation according to federal, state and local regulations.
Perform all duties assigned in an effective and timely manner.
Maintains professional boundaries
Follows universal precautions
Complies with meal breaks and other breaks as outlined in employee handbook
Other duties as assigned