Dietary Aide

Phoenix Senior Living • Lexington, KY

26d

About The Position

The Dietary Aide is responsible for food preparation, plating dishes, and providing dining and table service to residents and guests in the community’s dining rooms and designated areas in accordance with Phoenix Senior Living standards. The role handles food according to sanitary procedures and standards and complies with applicable federal, state, and local food-service regulations. Dietary Aides follow food-handling policies, maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards, prepare special dietary needs as directed, and prepare menu items using approved standardized recipes in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Understanding of infection control procedures.
• Ability to multitask and manage stress.
• Time-management and organizational skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to the assisted living philosophy.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours, including peak service delivery times.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in dining hospitality and/or full-service senior living.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and plate dishes.
• Provide dining and table service to residents and guests in dining rooms and designated areas.
• Handle food according to sanitary procedures and standards and comply with applicable food-service regulations.
• Follow local, state, and federal food-handling policies.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
• Prepare special dietary needs as directed.
• Follow posted menus and prepare food using approved Phoenix standardized recipes in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED