Dietary Aide - Server - Assisted Living
About The Position
The Dietary Aide - Server assists with food preparation, food service, and general duties of the dietary department in an assisted living setting. The role includes preparing and serving meals, snacks, and beverages; delivering meals according to residents’ dietary orders and preferences; and maintaining clean, sanitary kitchen and dining areas. The Dietary Aide also supports safe food storage and equipment operation, follows facility safety and infection-control practices, and helps ensure residents, visitors, and staff are treated with dignity and respect. The position includes a Sun-Tues schedule from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The employer describes its workplace culture as grounded in respect, integrity, commitment, and trust, and states a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Requirements
- Must have a Food Handler Permit as required by the State.
Nice To Haves
- Some high school education is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with food preparation and serve meals, snacks, and beverages using portion control and applicable sanitation practices.
- Deliver meals to resident rooms or tables and set up meal trays according to dietary orders and tray cards; ensure residents receive the proper diet and food preferences in a timely manner.
- Keep the kitchen, dietary equipment, dining room, work areas, and floors clean and sanitary.
- Clean utensils, dishes, pots, and pans using the dishwasher or proper handwashing processes; check dishwasher operation and temperature, record its temperature, and store items properly.
- Store, rotate, prepare, and label food according to State and local guidelines and company policy; discard outdated food.
- Partner with dietary staff to ensure equipment is functioning and at the appropriate temperature, record equipment temperatures as needed, and promptly report faulty equipment.
- Follow facility fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical practices and promptly report unsafe conditions.
- Greet residents, visitors, and staff courteously while respecting dignity, confidentiality, and resident and staff rights.
- Reset the dining room for the next meal and ensure supplies are available for upcoming meals.
- Assist with storing incoming food and supplies as assigned.
- Attend and participate in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate the company’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.
- Support a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, residents’ families, visitors, and staff.
- Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information and records concerning residents, team members, the department, center, community, and company.
- Maintain a safe and secure working environment and practice safe working habits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
