Dietary Aide

At our community, our number one priority is our Residents. We offer an unparalleled quality of life at all levels of retirement. We welcome you to join our team and find your place here as we have many opportunities for your career to grow.

We are looking for a compassionate dietary aide to join our team. This role is responsible for the preparation of meals for the regular and special diets as determined by daily/weekly menus for each Resident alongside the Dietary Director. Understands and is able to follow guidelines for special diets and special menus for events. Responsible for overseeing each meal and directing as needed. Ability to perform all duties in a sanitary manner to provide the highest quality meals daily.

Minimum eligibility requirements

• Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must understand and follow therapeutic diet orders for residents when serving food.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
• Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public.
• Must meet all health requirements.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential functions

• Set up and break down all dining areas including the bistro and private dining area in the appropriate time manner. All set up done 30 minutes before opening time.
• All Silverware, glasses and plates are to be clean, chip free, maintained, and free of spots.
• Be in uniform at all times during your shift.
• Have a working knowledge of all allergies, food ingredients and preparation methods for menu items.
• Always maintain a working presence on the dining room floor. Tend to all Resident’s needs in a timely and professional manner. Be proactive at problem solving.
• Wash and put away all dishes and utensils appropriately and safely
• Ensure dish area is kept clean and trash disposed at the end of every shift
• Adhere to schedule, if changes need to be made inform a manger at least a week in advance, actively seek a replacement for a shift that you will not be able to cover.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation always.
• Complete any other tasks assigned to you by your manager.
• Prepares alternate meals as required.
• Ensure suitable meals are served to the appropriate Residents
• Ensures all food and chemicals are dated and labeled according to health and safety standards

Customer service

• Responsible for ensuring that all employees are providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner.
• Take initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority.
• Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents’ families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors, and regulators).

Residents’ rights

• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights.

Other

• Adheres to prescribed sanitation practices and procedures.
• Performs similar or related duties as required or directed.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• The job description provides a framework for the job; other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Working conditions (travel, hours, environment)

• Scheduled hours; possible overtime. May work in other positions temporarily when necessary.
• Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., through the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Physical/sensory requirement

• Medium work: ability to exert 10-35 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents and staff.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the community.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid-Time Off with rollover; Paid Personal Days
• Flexible Schedule; Full-time/Part-time available
• Variety of Supplemental Insurance Available
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programs

• Some benefits may only be eligible to full-time team members.

• Starting wages are to start based on experience.