What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Assistant position at The Wellington at Southport?
Help enrich the lives of seniors by becoming part of the Sonida Senior Living team at the Wellington at Southport!
The Wellington at Southport, a premier retirement community in Indianapolis, IN, provides quality care to residents in an Assisted Living community. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those we care for. If you’re looking to grow your career and experience in a team-oriented environment, apply for Dietary Assistant position today.
Working at the Wellington at Southport truly means becoming a member of our family. We believe caring for seniors is a uniquely rewarding experience and there is no better place to realize that experience than with us. We are looking for a Dietary Assistant to join our team!
Dietary Assistant Responsibilities include:
- Assists chefs in the food preparation tasks, as assigned
- Completes the dish-washing tasks and schedules for efficient dining service operations
- Maintains standards for dining services to the Residents to include efficient meal service delivery, customer service and cleanliness of the dining room and kitchen
- Assures serving meals to Residents within scheduled time frame
- Reports problems, concerns and issues observed with food service and communicates them appropriately
- Observes changes in Resident status, needs or preferences and communicates them appropriately
- Observes other problems and communicates them appropriately
- Observes all work, safety and administrative rules to include local and state requirements
Ideal candidate will:
- Enjoy providing exceptional customer service and care to our senior residents
- Appreciate the value of being a dependable & responsible member of greater team
- Be open minded; willing to listen to and share new ideas
- Willingness to work for the best interest of the residents and facility
- Ability to work as part of a team and partnering with other departments
- Some Dietary experience in a long-term or assisted living setting is preferred
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays
- MUST have dietary experience in an Assisted Living and or Long term care Setting
- **Current opening is for a Full-time and part-time position 12 hour shifts per shift**
- Must have open availability.
Perks of joining our team:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances*
- 401k retirement savings plan*
- Paid time off*
- Company paid training for career advancement**
- Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
**Eligibility based on location.
Experience
Required- 2 - 5 years: Have an understanding of the safe dietary procedures and the geriatric community •
Behaviors
Preferred- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals