Dietary Aide

Our "mission" is to provide a high quality facility and service to older adults in an atmosphere which enhances the quality of life and fosters independence, self-sufficiency, respect, dignity and security within a framework reflecting our core values- respect, competence, excellence, social responsibility, learning, innovation, compassion, community as well as, mutual caring and concern for those served and those employed.

Benefits:

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  Competitive pay

  
  


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  Flexible schedules

  
  


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  Hiring bonus

  
  


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  Refer a friend bonus

  
  


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  401 K

  
  


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  PTO

  
  


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  Life Insurance

  
  


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  Health Insurance

  
  


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  Short term disability

  
  


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  FSA

  
  

Basic Function

To be responsible for volume preparation of foods and to determine and requisition appropriate quantities of food needed to meet menu requirements for residents and personnel.

Essential Duties

• Stores food properly – in containers and off the floor.


• Correctly stores toxic items.


• Uses appropriate and timely hand washing techniques.


• Follows proper sanitation and infection control procedures.


• Covers food en route to serving area.


• Delivers meals on time in on an organized and efficient manner.


• Follows correct procedure for isolation trays.


• Obtains substitutes/increased portions as requested.


• Verifies resident tray with dietary card and resident.


• Follows safe and proper procedures for hot/steam carts.


• Delivers nourishment and dietary supplements to units per schedule.


• Provides fresh drinking water to all residents per schedule.


• Brings special eating utensils and equipment to unit or dining room.


• Properly disposes of garbage and waste.


• Sanitizes food preparation equipment, dishes, utensils per Policy and Procedure.


• Maintains equipment in clean, safe, functional manner.


• Returns items to proper place.

Supervision Received

Receives supervision from Dietary Manager/cook in charge.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.  


• Food service experience preferred.


• No convictions for abuse, neglect or mistreatment or for misappropriation of property.


• Prompt and regular attendance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Prior supervisory experience desirable.


• Basic Math skills when adjusting recipes, which included measuring and scaling.


• Ability to read, write and make simple calculations and follow oral and written directions.


• Ability to cook variety of food in large quantities and be familiar with required seasonings and cooking time.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.