What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIETARY AIDE position at Palm Village Retirement Community?
Job Details
What we are about:
Palm Village Retirement Community has been serving seniors and the community for over 80 years and sits on a 17 acre campus on the southwest edge of Reedley across from the Kings River. We are a tax exempt non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and licensed as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). Our programs and care levels are designed to meet individual needs and encourage an active and friendly community for seniors.
Palm Village’s five levels of care include Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, Assisted Living Memory Care and Skilled Memory Care. Our primary goal is to ensure comfort, security, social support, proper healthcare, and promote independence.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurances with affordable premiums
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Paid Bereavement
- Flexible-Savings Account
- ***Sign On Bonuses
Purpose:
The dietary aid provides assistance in all dietary functions as directed by the supervisor in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures and state regulations
Maintains high standards of quality food production, portion control, food preparation safety and sanitation, adherence to specifications for special diets, properly sanitized and clean dishes and utensils, proper dish-machine temperatures, and good customer service to residents and staff.
Qualifications
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- No prior experience needed. On-the-job training provided.
- Must have adequate ability to read and understand menus, spreadsheets, traycards, menus, and job outlines and cleaning instructions.
- Must be able to communicate effectively.
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to deal tactfully with staff, residents, and visitors.
- Must be able to follow written instructions.
- Must maintain a clean appearance and wear the designated uniform.
- Must maintain a clean and sanitized work area, and must follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Must maintain confidentiality of resident information.
- Must attend required training and education sessions offered by the facility.
- May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the workday.
Equipment Used:
Dishmachine, heated pellet system, juice machine, coffee machine, mixers, blenders, food processors, can openers, garbage disposal, cutting boards, and knives.
Working Conditions:
- May be exposed to infectious waste and disease (including HBV and HIV).
- Will be exposed to heat in kitchen work areas and cold temperatures in food storage/freezer areas.
- Stands, bends, lifts and moves throughout workday.
- May be required to work after regular work hours, on holidays, and weekends.
- May be required to work on shifts other than the shift initially hired for.
Efforts have been made to develop a complete job description, however, please be aware that the duties and requirements listed herein are not the only duties which you may be required to perform. The omissions of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from being assigned to you if the work is similar, related, a logical assignment to the position, or is necessary in an emergency situation.
Salary : $17
