Dietary Aide - FT

Westminster at Lake Ridge•Lake Ridge, VA

3h•$13 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for preparing and delivering meals to the Health Center and Assisted Living Unit on a daily basis. Additional responsibilities include adhering to all state and federal regulations, assisting residents with the selection of food, etc.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equal to six (6) months dietary experience in service and nutrition; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Incumbent should be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form, possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability, strong customer service skills, and knowledge on state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

Ensures day to day needs of residents are met through proper preparation and attention to dietary requirements.
Stocks, cleans, and checks snack pantry; ensures all snacks are within expiration date and well organized, etc.
Maintains sanitation in dining services departments; reports findings to Dietary Manager or Director of Dining Services as needed.
Implements set up and clean-up of dining areas for meals and/or special functions; ensures cleanliness and proper arrangement of tables and chairs.
Performs variety of services to include waiting tables, taking meal orders, and busing tables.
Ensures all assigned tasks are completed and comply with all state and federal health regulations.
Assists with record keeping reports, i.e., meal tallies, tray temperature reports, test trays, refrigerator temperature reports, etc. on a daily basis.
Adheres to all state and federal health regulations; complies with all policies and procedures of Dining services.
Maintains clean, neat, and organized work area in Health Center and Assisted Living Unit kitchen; ensures tray line area is sanitized.
Prepares food for residents in the Health Center and Assisted Living Unit; ensures all trays are accurate and meet nutritional needs for residents.
Assures the highest quality food by maintaining proper food temperatures and serving with proper sanitary conditions.
Produces all the food for the residents for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks between meals as required to meet their nutritional needs.
Corrects shortages during meals with substitution of items of equal or greater popularity, reports substitution to Dietary manager.
Sets up trays and/or tables for the next meal service; maintains accuracy of trays/tables.