JOB SUMMARY:
- Prepares, cooks and serves food in a sanitary manner according to posted menu using furnished standardized recipes and procedures
- Assures food is served at proper temperatures and at scheduled times
- Responsible for serving diets according to physician’s diet orders
Educational Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Health care dietary experience preferred
Food handler’s certification card
Specific Requirements:
Must enjoy working with residents and have good interpersonal skills
Must be able to work with and relate to residents with dementia
Must be able to work independently, efficiently and effectively
Must be able to follow written procedures and communications
Must present self in a professional manner and appearance at all times
Must be dependable, honest and trustworthy
Must be able to supervise staff in the absence of Dietary Manager
Must have positive attitude with concept of culture change
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Food handler's certification card
- Ability to work with and relate to residents with dementia
- Ability to work independently, efficiently, and effectively
- Ability to follow written procedures and communications
- Professional manner and appearance
- Dependable, honest, and trustworthy
- Ability to supervise staff in the absence of the Dietary Manager
- Positive attitude toward culture change
- Healthcare dietary experience
- Good interpersonal skills and enjoyment of working with residents
What We Do
James L. West Center for Dementia Care is a faith-inspired, nonprofit organization in Fort Worth that provides comprehensive, personalized dementia care and support. Its services include residential skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, senior day programs, in-home care, caregiver education, support groups, and professional training. The Center serves people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias from diagnosis through end of life, regardless of faith background.
