Dietary Aide
About The Position
Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is hiring a full-time Dietary Aide in Lowell, Massachusetts. No experience is necessary, and on-the-job training is provided. The position pays $16 per hour, with weekly pay, and has a 40-hour schedule from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., including every other weekend. The Dietary Aide supports meal service and dietary operations, following physician-ordered therapeutic diet cards and facility sanitation and storage procedures. Staff must be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations or acknowledge a declination, in accordance with facility policy and applicable federal and state guidelines.
Requirements
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Must be able to follow oral and written communication.
- Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and other items.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, and be willing to handle residents according to their current maturity level.
- Must be able to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing dietary practices.
- Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the general public.
- Must be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s), under facility policy.
Responsibilities
- Follow therapeutic diet cards as ordered by the physician.
- Ensure food and beverages are served at proper temperatures.
- Deliver food and beverages on a timely basis.
- Maintain the visual appeal of food, emphasizing the use of garnishes.
- Follow the daily nourishment list and stock nourishment stations.
- Assist the cook in monitoring meal serving times.
- Follow sanitation and storage policies and procedures.
- Maintain supplies, equipment, and the appearance of dining service areas.
- Regularly inspect dietary service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
- Perform other duties assigned by the dining director.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday and overtime pay
- Career advancement opportunities
- Exclusive employer discount program
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer-paid life insurance (available for full-time staff)
- Vacation and personal time (available for full-time staff)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (available for full-time staff)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
