Dietary Aide - Server - Assisted Living

Prestige Care•Tualatin, OR

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide - Server assists with food preparation, food service, and general duties of the dietary department at Prestige Senior Living – Riverwood, an assisted living community in Tualatin, Oregon. The role supports residents by preparing and serving meals, snacks, and beverages; delivering meals according to dietary orders and preferences; and maintaining clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen and dining areas. The position also involves proper food and supply storage, checking and recording equipment temperatures, following sanitation and safety procedures, and providing courteous service that respects residents’ dignity and confidentiality. Riverwood describes its setting as clean, vibrant, and home-like, with a collaborative team environment and opportunities for career development and advancement. Prestige emphasizes its core values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust, as well as a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and staff.

Requirements

Must have a Food Handler Permit as required by the State.
Some high school education is preferred.
Be reliable, friendly, and dependable, demonstrate integrity, and have a passion for working with seniors.

Nice To Haves

Some high school education.
Interest in working in a home-like, team-oriented assisted living environment.

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 that the dishwasher works and is at the appropriate temperature, record its temperature, and store cleaned items properly.
Store, rotate, prepare, and label food according to state and local guidelines and company policy; discard outdated food.
Work with dietary staff to ensure equipment is functioning and at the appropriate temperature, record equipment temperatures as needed, and promptly report faulty equipment.
Follow 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.
Demonstrate company core values, support a dignified and caring atmosphere, protect confidential information, and maintain a safe and secure working environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.