Dietary Aide - Part-Time

Crest View Senior Communities is looking for positive and dedicated Culinary Server to serve older adults at our Blaine Campus. Crest View offers a full continuum of care including skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care.

The Dietary Aide/Server position is responsible for assisting in the serving of resident meals, dishes, light prep work and sweeping and mopping. Candidates will also maintain a clean and safe work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Treats all residents / staff with dignity and respect.
• Upholds the Patient / Resident Bill of Rights
• Upholds sanitation and quality standards as established by corporate, division and government in all phases of work.
• Works cooperatively as a team member.
• Has a positive attitude.
• Maintains a commitment of the part of the organization and staff consistent with the philosophy, goals and Christian objectives of the organization.
• Washes tableware and utensils.
  • Washes dishes and utensils according to posted operations.
  • Scrapes, stacks, loads, washes, unloads and stores tableware and utensils.
  • Sanitizes food carts and dishwashing counters after each meal.
  • Keeps dishwashing area including walls and floors clean at all times.
• Neatly arranges each tray and / or table setting with proper tableware, condiments and tray card as applicable, handling all tableware and utensils in a sanitary manner.
• Assists Cook with food service tasks such as:
  • Cutting fruits and vegetables, plating desserts and bread
  • Assisting with dishing food at mealtime following proper portion size and food item.
  • Knowing how to comprehend general and therapeutic menus and following instructions for special diets as communicated by supervisor.
• Prepares and serves beverages at mealtime according to recipe or instructions, and cleans all beverage dispensers according to manufacturers instructions.
• Performs general cleaning tasks according to cleaning schedule, documenting when items are completed.
• Prepares and / or delivers nourishments / supplements.
  • Reviews the nourishment / supplement list with the Director of Culinary Services or Supervisor.
  • Prepares food items, as instructed by the Director of Culinary Services and identifies each item with residents name and / or room number.
  • Cleans and sanitizes equipment, utensils and surrounding work area immediately after food preparation is completed.
  • Appropriately stores and labels leftovers immediately after use.
• May maintain or assist in maintaining dry storage area, including unpacking, rotating, and dating of food and supplies, as well as keeping the room clean and orderly.
• Maintains tray tickets, arranging them for meal delivery.
• Disposes of soiled Dining Services linen, including rags, bibs, and mop heads, taking them to the appropriate area.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Must be 15 years or older
• Must be able to comprehend and follow directions. On the job training is provided.
• Must be willing to provide excellent hospitality to the residents, and serve food and beverages in a professional and timely manner.
• Must be willing to create a fun, engaging, and caring environment for residents.

Preferred:

• Previous hospitality experience
• Experience with and/or knowledge of food service or sanitation techniques in food service.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to express themselves to other staff, family, and residents and to use the telephone.
• Must be able to comprehend tray tickets, food orders and memos.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs and be able to bend, push, twist, reach and carry items. Must be able to climb stairs.
• Must be able to determine via senses what sounds equipment is making and if something is hot or cold.