Dietary Aide

• We are excited to announce that our company is under new management and entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation. With a fresh vision and renewed commitment to innovation and excellence, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As we move forward, we are committed to fostering a positive, supportive work environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. If you're ready to contribute to a company that is evolving and shaping its future, we’d love to have you on board!

  Eastman Healthcare and Rehab Center is currently seeking an energetic Dietary Aide with a go-getter attitude to join our team in Eastman, GA.

  Benefits

  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance (75% of employee portion paid by company)

  • Dental (50% employee portion paid by company)

  • Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Ancillary

  • Paid Time-Off

  • Shift Differential

  • Referral Bonuses and More!

General Purpose:

Assist in food preparation and serving; maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas under the supervision of the Dietary Manager or Cook.

Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:

Food Preparation, Serving and Cleaning

· Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks.· Assist in checking trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy.

• Set up trays and deliver meals to residents.

• Set up serving line with cold foods, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc. according to the menus and as instructed.

• Work on central tray service line, placing appropriate food on general and modified diet trays, as directed.

• Deliver loaded food carts to corridor and return unloaded carts to dish washing unit.

• Collect soiled trays and utensils from dining room tables and transport them to dish washing area.

• Wash dishes, clean equipment, wipe off dining room and worktables, clean utensils, pots and pans; mop floors in dietary, etc., as assigned.

• Clean and maintain kitchen and food preparation equipment as assigned.

• Wash, sanitize, and store trays, dishes and utensils.

Supply

• Stock and store food items as assigned.

• Maintain a level of food and supplies adequate for the next meal and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies.

• Report hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents, as necessary.

Other duties

• Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.

• Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill & Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.

• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.

• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.

• Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.

• Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in hospital or skilled nursing facility dietary department preferred.

• Organized and detailed in work performance.

• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.

• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.

• Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.

• Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.

• Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.

Working Conditions

• Subject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptions.

• Fast paced, required to make decisions quickly

• Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

• May work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

• Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals