Dietary Aide - Server - Assisted Living

Prestige Care•Longview, WA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide - Server assists with food preparation, food service, and general duties of the dietary department. This role is crucial in maintaining a clean and sanitary environment while ensuring residents receive timely and appropriate meals and snacks according to their dietary needs and preferences. The position also involves upholding the company's core values and contributing to a positive and respectful atmosphere for residents, families, and staff.

Requirements

Must have Food Handler Permit as required by the State.

Nice To Haves

Some High School education preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in the preparation of food and is responsible for serving meals, snacks, and beverages using portion control and applicable sanitation practices.
Responsible for delivering meals to resident rooms or tables and setting up meal trays in accordance with dietary orders and tray cards. Ensures residents are served proper diet and food preferences in a timely manner.
Keeps the kitchen, dietary equipment, and dining room clean and sanitary at all times, including work areas and floors.
Cleans utensils, dishes, and pots and pans by operating the dishwasher or proper handwashing processes. Ensures dishwasher is working properly and at the appropriate temperature. Records temperature of dishwasher. Properly stores pots, dishes, and utensils.
Ensures proper storage, rotation, preparation, and labeling of food in accordance with State and local guidelines and Prestige policy. Discards outdated food.
Partners with dietary staff to ensure equipment is working properly and at the appropriate temperature. Records temperature of equipment throughout shift as needed. Reports faulty equipment immediately.
Follows facility fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions.
Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously and in a manner that respects dignity, meets confidentiality standards, and promotes resident and staff rights.
Resets the dining room for the next meal and ensures supplies are available for upcoming meals.
Assists in storing incoming food and supplies as assigned.
Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.
Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors, and staff.
Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department/center/community, and company information and records.
Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.