At Lansdowne Village, we deliver the highest quality of care
for every resident through our most valuable asset: you.
We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who
share our passion for exceptional care in senior living.
Lansdowne Village partners with a vast network of skilled
nursing centers across 3 states to support our small
team environment of caring professionals with the
resources and benefits of a large enterprise.
Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us
at Lansdowne Village.

Pay, Benefits & Perks of Dietary Aide / Cook:

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO+) hours added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)
• Earn PTO+ for every quarter of perfect attendance (full-time only)
• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employees
• Up to $5,000 in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurance
• Fun work environment with contests and employee appreciation events each week

Essential Functions of Dietary Aide / Cook :

• Prepare food trays for general and therapeutic diets.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Determine types and quantities of meats, vegetables, and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned menus and are timely
• Determine the amount of food needed to meet weekly menus and submit order to Dietary Supervisor
• Assist in establishment and maintenance of perpetual supplies inventory, and notifies Dietary Supervisor of shortages or discrepancies
• Consult with Dietary Supervisor regarding use of leftovers, stores, and labels accordingly
• Consult registered dietitian on modified diets
• Supervise dietary workers when washing, trimming, or preparing food
• Assist in training, orientation, and supervisor of newly hired dietary staff
• Measure and mix ingredients according to approved recipes, using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc.
• Cook meat, fish, and fowl in a variety of ways such as: baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming as well as carve into individual servings according to menu combinations and resident diet orders
• Test food temperatures
• Prepare special nourishment and supplements as instructed by Dietary Supervisor, and identify with resident name and room number
• Always observe infection prevention and control practices
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
• Prepare and deliver items as requested by resident care units or residents.
• Maintain tray line in a clean, neat, and organized manner.
• Prepare special diet foods as necessary.
• Deliver food carts to patient care units. Return carts to kitchen at designated times.
• Load and oversee dishwashers and log and record wash/rinse temperatures.
• Wash specified items by hand. Example - Pots, pans, knives.
• Dispose of trash and garbage in appropriate manner.
• Put clean dishes and utensils away
• Mop floors as scheduled and as necessary.
• Clean walk-in refrigerators and storage areas. Maintain dry storage areas by logging temperatures daily and handling the unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies.
• Assist in preparing salads, desserts, and other nourishments.
• Performs special cleaning duties as assigned by the Dietary Supervisor
• Maintain good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Treat residents and guest with respect and dignity.
• Always observe infection prevention and control practices.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement activities.
• Perform all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Perform other task and duties as assigned.

Qualifications of Dietary Aide / Cook :

• High School Diploma or general equivalency is preferred
• 1 year of experience is preferred
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.
• Company operates 24 hours a day, schedules and hours may vary
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Good communication skills
• Ability to be Professional
• Good Ethical Practices
• Relationship Management
• Always Maintaining Confidentiality

EEO Statement:

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees' legally-protected characteristics ("protected class") including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.