Dietary Aide/Housekeeping Specialist

Dietary Aide/Housekeeping Specialist

Department(s): PACE

Reports to: Registered Dietician

FLSA status: Non-Exempt

EEOC Classification: Service Occupation

Job Summary

The Dietary Aide/Housekeeping Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring the nutritional well-being of our participants and maintaining a high level of cleanliness and sanitation of all areas within AgeWell PACE. You will work closely with the Registered Dietician to provide high-quality meals and support a positive dining experience for our participants. At AgeWell PACE, we are committed to providing our participants and team members with a clean and safe environment. Your attention to detail, strong communication skills, and commitment to customer service will contribute to the overall success of our organization.

Position Responsibilities

· Assist in meal and snack preparation according to the established guidelines.

· Adhere to all food safety practices and foodservice regulations.

· Serve meals to participants in a timely and respectful manner.

· Adhere to dietary restrictions and individual preferences of each participant.

· Implement proper food handling and storage techniques to avoid cross contamination.

· Scrape, rinse, and load dishes and utensils into a dish machine. Put away clean dishes and utensils.

· Clean and sanitize all assigned areas such as day center, health center, kitchen, common areas, offices, and bathrooms

· Empty trash containers regularly.

· Ensure that all cleaning equipment and supplies are properly maintained and stored.

· Perform proper personal hygiene and infection control practices.

· Operate kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.

· Communicate regularly with other members of the team and participants.

· Complete daily food temperature, refrigerator, freezer, sanitizer and dish machine logs.

· Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations.

· Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Possess the Ability To

· Work independently and manage time effectively.

· Understand the importance of maintaining a clean and safe environment.

· Communicate appropriately with individuals from varying cultural backgrounds.

· Interact with team members and participants in a courteous, sensitive, and respectful manner.

· Work in a dynamic and fast-changing environment.

Experience & Education

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

· Basic understanding of nutrition principles and dietary restrictions.

· Detail oriented, with strong multi-tasking skills

· Prior dietary experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· Physical demands: Dietary Aide/Housekeeping Specialist must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling and repetitive lifting with or without reasonable accommodations. Dietary Aide/Housekeeping Specialist must be able to lift, pull and carry up to 40lbs. Dietary Aide/Housekeeping Specialist must be able to talk and hear, particularly for daily interactions with team members and elderly participants.

· Work Environment: Dietary Aide/Housekeeping Specialist must be able to work in a busy and demanding center environment with moderate to loud noise levels.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Rohnert Park, CA 94928: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23