Dietary Aide - Server - Assisted Living

Prestige Care • Vancouver, WA

4d • 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 - Bridgewood, an assisted living and independent living community in Vancouver, Washington. The role includes serving meals, snacks, and beverages; delivering meals and preparing trays according to dietary orders and resident preferences; maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas; washing and storing dishes and utensils; and following applicable food storage, sanitation, safety, and infection-control practices. The Dietary Aide also records equipment and dishwasher temperatures, reports faulty equipment and unsafe conditions, helps prepare the dining room and supplies for upcoming meals, and participates in training and staff meetings.

The position supports a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and staff, and requires protecting privacy and confidentiality. Prestige describes Bridgewood as a home-like, team-oriented community with a supportive coaching leadership style and opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

• Must have a Food Handler Permit as required by the state.

Nice To Haves

• Some high school education 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• Store, rotate, prepare, and label food according to state and local guidelines and Prestige policy; discard outdated food.
• Work with dietary staff to ensure equipment is functioning 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 standards, 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 the company’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust; support a dignified and caring atmosphere; protect privacy and confidentiality; and maintain a safe and secure working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time team members are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including a choice of medical plans, HSA/FSA accounts, dental and vision insurance, and company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• All team members may participate in company retirement plans; a company match is available to those who meet hours and service requirements.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Education Reimbursement program.
• Eligible full-time and part-time team members working over 20 hours per week accrue PTO at 0.034 hours per hour during their first year.
• The employer describes career development, advancement opportunities, and a promote-from-within culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed