Dietary Department

Dietary Aide & Cook
Full-time and Part-time hours available.

The Dietary Aide and/or Cook at North Shore Health plays an essential role in the healthcare environment, focusing on the preparation and delivery of meals to patients, staff, and visitors in a fast-paced environment. This position ensures that all individuals within the facility have access to nutritious and satisfying meals, tailored to meet dietary needs and preferences. By maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, the Dietary Cook or Prep supports the overall health and well-being of the hospital and Care Center community. Depending on shift assigned their responsibilities go form washing dishes to cooking, adhering to health regulations, and providing excellent customer service, making their contribution fundamental to the smooth operation of the Dietary department.

Cook and Aide Job Duties
• Prepare and deliver patient meals and snacks according to dietary requirements and meal plans, ensuring all food served adheres to health and safety standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as dishwashers, ovens, and blenders, maintaining cleanliness and functionality.
• Take inventory of food supplies and kitchen utensils, restocking items as needed to ensure the kitchen is well-equipped for meal preparation.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware to prevent the spread of infection and comply with health regulations.
• Wash dishes when assigned a “Prep shift”.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recycling from the kitchen and dining areas, following waste management protocols.
• Assist in the receipt and storage of food deliveries, verifying quantities and quality, and organizing storerooms and refrigerators.
• Participate in menu planning and the development of new dishes that meet nutritional standards and cater to patient dietary restrictions.


Applicants are required to be able to work AM Cook, AM Prep, PM Cook, shifts rotating holidays and every other weekend.
 
Wage range for Dietary Aide is $18.13 to 25.74.  Wage range for a Cook is $20.57 to $27.76

Full-time benefits package includes Health Insurance, 8 paid holidays, PERA, PTO, Flexible Spending Accounts and Educational Opportunities.

For more information or to apply, please visit our website at
www.northshorehealthgm.org/careers
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