What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at The Gardens at Town Square?
$21.25 - $21.75 per hour | Free meals! Free onsite parking!
Era Living is seeking a full-time Dietary Aide to become the newest member of our Culinary Services team located in our The Gardens at Town Square in Bellevue, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Thursday - Sunday, 07:00am - 03:30pm.
Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:
Medical/vision/prescription drug plan
Dental plan
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care
401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
Progressive vacation package starting at 7 days per year
8 paid holidays per year; double pay for holidays worked
1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
Employee Assistance Program
Longevity bonuses
Employee discount programs
Discounted ORCA commuter pass
Primary Responsibilities:
The Dietary Aide is responsible for the preparation, service, and cleanup of meals for assigned Assisted Living and Terrace areas.
- Prepares meals in accordance with ordered diets, preferences, and special needs with attention to food production requirements
- Serves meals in accordance with the established menu and consideration for the individual resident food requirements using established standards for handling hot/cold menu items
- Sets up and loads the food delivery carts for all meals
- Clears tables and collects the service ware and transports to the dish machine
- Operates and deep cleans equipment in the main kitchen and Assisted Living /Terrace kitchenettes and/or dining rooms
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to read and understand the Diet Roster for Assisted Living/Terrace residents in the Assisted Living and Terrace dining areas
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Ability to perform dietary functions in a health care setting
- Ability to perform duties in compliance with established Universal Precautions, fire safety, infection control and sanitation procedures, and state & federal regulatory requirements
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English
- Ability to pass DSHS background check, required
Education and Experience:
High School or GED, required
- First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire, required
- Food Handler’s Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire, required
- Must meet L I minimum age requirement of 18 years old to operate kitchen equipment
- Previous experience as a dietary aide in a healthcare setting, preferred
About Era Living:
If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!
Era Living was voted “2024 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.
Salary : $21 - $22
