Dietary Aide

Healthcare Services Group•Fairmont, WV

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About The Position

Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide preparing and serving meals for residents in a long-term care facility. HCSG describes its commitment as positively impacting the communities it serves and enhancing customer and resident experiences. This role contributes to providing nutritious meals as part of a supportive team. The Dietary Aide assists with food preparation, serves meals in accordance with residents’ dietary needs and portion sizes, and cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas. The position requires following food safety and sanitation guidelines and interacting positively with residents, staff, and guests. Employees may also be assigned other duties. The role requires the ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously and to work around food and cleaning products. Physical demands include lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds, and standing, sitting, bending, and walking for extended periods. Residency within the service area is required. Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required where mandated by state or county law, and employees must comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies. HCSG states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. It offers equal employment opportunities regardless of protected characteristics and complies with applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in food service or a kitchen environment is preferred but not required.
Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
Maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership to perform daily tasks.
Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification where required by state or county law.
Residency within the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in food service or a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads.
Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes.
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas.
Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Interact positively with residents, staff, and guests, providing excellent customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned.