Dietary Aide

POSITION TITLE: DINING SERVICES ASSISTANT

POSITION SUMMARY: Serves residents in a kind, quick, professional manner; takes orders for meals; prepares and serves meals for the dietary department in a safe and appetizing method in compliance with dietary standards, policies and procedures; cleans dining hall and kitchen as outlined, washes dishes and returns food to proper storage; preforms other tasks as directed.

REPORTS TO: DIETARY MANAGER COORDINATOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:
1. To create environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day.

2. Takes orders for meals from residents and serves them in a respectful, friendly manner, respecting resident’s preferences.

3. Clears tables after meal time, and resets tables for next meal.

4. Assists with preparation of food items and serves food to residents within scheduled time frame.

5. Cleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining room.

6. Assists Dietary Supervisor and/or cook in maintaining inventory control.

7. Maintains clean, neat and safe work environment.

8. Assures that resident's diets are followed.

9. Assures resident and or guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis.

10. Reports to Dietary Supervisor any loss, breakage or waste of supplies and equipment.

11. Observes and communicates to Dietary Supervisor problems or potential problems in the dietary department.

12. Observes and reports any unusual changes in resident condition or behavior to administrator or nursing staff, immediately.

13. Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness.

14. Performs all other duties assigned by the Dietary Supervisor or Administrator.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to work with little or no supervision.

2. Ability to prepare and serve a wide range of foods skillfully.

3. Ability to follow instructions in food preparation and food serving.

4. Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress.

5. Ability to recognize needs and help others without prompting.

6. Ability to relate well with other employees and residents of the community.

7. Is neat, clean and works safely.

8. Ability to read, write and speak English.

9. Maintains acceptable attendance record; notifies supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies; follows work schedule.

10. Has ability to spend long period on feet.

11. Abides by established policies and procedures of community. Looks for ways to improve community functioning.

12. Respects resident rights and adheres to community philosophy of resident care.

13. Organizes and utilizes time appropriately; sets priorities to accomplish assigned tasks.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Must hold a current food handler and CPR First Aid card. Working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation. Desire to work with a predominately older population and provide excellent service.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.66 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• East Wenatchee, WA 98802: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19