Dietary Aide

Apple Rehab•Old Saybrook, CT

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide assists with preparing meals and snacks and cleaning dining areas. The role also includes receiving, rotating, and storing food and supplies; cleaning work areas; washing dishes, pans, and utensils; and maintaining equipment and supplies. The Dietary Aide interacts daily with residents and follows the facility’s infection-control, safety, sanitation, and food-handling requirements. Food storage and work areas must be kept clean and safe. Safety or sanitation violations must be reported immediately to a supervisor. Apple Rehab Saybrook is a 100-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, providing short- and long-term care. The posting describes a familial workplace and opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

Ability to walk, bend, lift, push, pull, turn, stoop, and stretch.
Ability to unload and stock groceries on shelves of various heights and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to write and record data and read and follow oral and written instructions in English.
Ability to remain calm and work efficiently in emergencies.
Ability to communicate professionally with residents, staff, and family members.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing meals and snacks and cleaning dining areas.
Receive, rotate, and store food and supplies.
Clean work areas and wash dishes, pans, and utensils.
Comply with facility infection-control, safety, and sanitation requirements.
Maintain food storage and work areas in a clean and safe manner and maintain equipment and supplies properly.
Handle food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
Immediately report safety or sanitation violations to a supervisor.
Interact daily with residents.