Dietary Aide - Server - Assisted Living

Prairie House•La Pine, OR

About The Position

The Dietary Aide - Server assists with food preparation, meal service, and general duties of the dietary department in an assisted living setting. The role includes serving meals, snacks, and beverages; delivering meals to residents; and ensuring food is served according to dietary orders and preferences. The Dietary Aide maintains clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas, properly cleans and stores dishes and utensils, and follows food storage, rotation, preparation, labeling, and sanitation practices in accordance with applicable guidelines and company policy. The position also supports dining room setup, supply and food storage, and the monitoring of kitchen equipment temperatures and condition. The Dietary Aide follows safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical practices; treats residents, visitors, and staff courteously and respectfully; protects confidentiality; and attends required training, in-services, and staff meetings. The role includes other duties as assigned and upholds the company’s values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust.

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 in accordance with 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 a dishwasher or proper handwashing processes; check dishwasher operation and temperature, record its temperature, and store items properly.
Store, rotate, prepare, and label food in accordance with State and local guidelines and company policy; discard outdated food.
Partner with dietary staff to check equipment operation and temperature, record equipment temperatures as needed, and immediately report faulty equipment.
Follow facility fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical practices; 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 and support a dignified and caring atmosphere.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of resident, team member, department, center, community, company information, and records.
Maintain a safe and secure working environment and practice safe working habits.
Perform other duties as assigned.