Dietary Aide

Apple Rehab • Shelton, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide assists with preparing meals and snacks, cleaning dining areas, and receiving, rotating, and storing food and supplies. The role includes daily interactions with residents and helping clean work areas and wash dishes, pans, and utensils. The Dietary Aide follows facility infection-control, safety, and sanitation requirements; keeps food storage and work areas clean and safe; maintains equipment and supplies; handles food according to sanitary regulations; and promptly reports safety or sanitation violations to a supervisor.

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 large items 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 with preparation of meals and snacks.
• Clean dining areas and work areas.
• Receive, rotate, and store food and supplies.
• Interact with residents daily.
• Wash dishes, pans, and utensils.
• Comply with infection-control, safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain food storage and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are properly maintained.
• Handle food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Immediately report violations of safety or sanitation rules to a supervisor.

Benefits

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 weeks paid time off
• 7 paid holidays
• Health insurance benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement program
• Longevity credit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed