Diet Aide/Dishwasher - LTC

Citizens Health•Colby, KS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Citizens Health is recruiting diet aides to work full-time or part-time in the food service department at Prairie Senior, our skilled nursing facility. Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve. About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of: Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business Palace Drug - our outpatient pharmacy We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas. Location: 100 E College Ave, Colby, Kansas Position Information: Primarily responsible for the routine duties related to the preparation and serving of food, including setting up dining rooms for meals, cleaning dining rooms after meals, serving resident meals, and preparing resident snacks. Responsible to the dietary manager. Days: The facility is open 365 days per year

Requirements

High school Graduate or GED preferred. Must be 16 years of age.
Experience in institutional or food service setting preferred, but not required.
Must have basic English, reading, writing skills.
Must be able to recognize quality service, sanitary conditions, and efficient work procedures Ability to deal understandingly and tactfully in a professional manner with residents and their families.
Self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
Display integrity and accountability.
Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement.
Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance.
Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in institutional or food service setting preferred, but not required.
High school Graduate or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and serving residents meals and snacks.
Follow established governmental regulations, departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety standards.
Complete assigned cleaning duties according to sanitation procedures and designated scheduled assignments, and documents the completion of such duties.
Completes documentation of temperatures and meal counts.
Complete other duties as assigned.