Dietary Aide

Cardinal Senior Living LLC•Kentwood, MI

11d•$0 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Walnut Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care is looking for Dietary Aides. Walnut Ridge offers the opportunity to work with a great team of professionals to ensure our residents’ needs are met in a quality and safe environment. It is an environment where you can grow, learn and take your skill set to the next level!

Requirements

Minimum of sixteen (16) years of age (must provide appropriate work documentation)
Ability to read, write, and speak the English
Ability to lift fifty(50) pounds and move lifted items three(3) to four(4) feet
Ability to stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop and reach frequently
Knowledge of kitchen safety practices and accident prevention
Knowledge of basic sanitation, food preparation, and the maintenance of kitchen and food service areas
Organized, Self driven, and quick paced a must

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
Experience working in a healthcare setting preferred
Weekends, Evenings, Holidays a must
Open availability
Potential hours of 1pm -730pm, 2pm-730pm

Responsibilities

Responsible for dining room set up for meal presentation, delivery of meals to residents, cleaning of dishes, glassware & flatware in work area.
Work with coworkers in a team environment that promotes positive service qualities and respect of residents.
Assists coworkers in preparation of food in accordance with directions and standards.
Assists in tray assembly according to dietary requirements.
Serves food and drinks to residents.
Assists residents with food consumption when needed (i.e. cutting food, buttering bread, pouring beverages, delivering trays to tables, etc...).
Removes dirty dishes from dining room and cleans tables/areas. Scrapes dishes, loads and operates dishwasher, and washes/scrubs pots and pans as needed.
Perform cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, cleaning surfaces, and vacuuming to maintain safe and sanitary work area.
Make sure any unused food items are covered, labeled, dated, and stored in the refrigerator/freezer.
Restocks prep and service areas as needed to maintain an organized work area.
Performs additional tasks necessary as directed by the Executive Chef, Cook, or designated person in charge.
Promotes and encourages individualized resident independence while maintaining resident dignity, individuality, confidentiality and following infection control policies.
Transports food carts to and from dining areas.
Prepares and gathers nourishments according to the standards and delivers to dining areas.
Assists in preparation and service of catering and special dining events.
Attend and participates in staff meetings, projects, special events, committees, and mandatory training as appropriate. Completes competency evaluations for training as required by the state or as assigned by their immediate supervisor, Dietary Director, HR Director, or Executive Director.
Follow all applicable state regulations.