What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at Avamere?
Dietary Aide
Status: Part-time
Wage: $19/hour
Location: Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside - 4515 Sunnyside Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97302
Apply at Teamavamere.com
"Our team is rich in culture and diversity, where we welcome you to share and express what makes you who you are! We invest in a just culture, where we support your ideas and input to create a better systematic work environment for each other and for the care of our residents. Success takes a village, and our team is like family - we have many staff members that have proudly worked at Richmond Beach Rehab for 20 years. We encourage you to have fun and laugh while you work, because we aim for it to be a place you want to be, and a place where you belong." - Dianne, Administrator.
The Dietary Aide assists in the preparation and serving of meals to residents in a skilled nursing facility. Responsibilities include setting up dining areas, delivering meals, adhering to special dietary requirements, and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to providing high-quality service to residents.
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
- 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
- EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
- Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
- Generous employee referral bonus program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
- Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set up, deliver and serve food as directed.
- Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures, on a timely basis.
- Assist Cook in preparing meals and checking diet trays before distribution.
- Prepare kitchen, food and supplies for the next meal.
- Return clean utensils to proper storage areas and maintain a clean, dry work environment free of hazardous conditions or equipment.
- Assist in daily cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, etc.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Dietary aide or food handling experience preferred, but not required.
- Must obtain Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of employment.
- Must speak, read, and write English fluently
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
Salary : $19
