Dietary Aide

WOODBROOK ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE•City of Elmira, NY

29d

About The Position

Participate in the daily operation of the Dietary Department to provide daily nutritional requirements to residents and guests, while assisting with maintaining a sanitary work-site environment. The role includes preparing and setting up dining areas, serving meals, supporting cooks, completing sanitation tasks, and handling kitchenettes, inventory, laundry, and special functions. The Dietary Aide must demonstrate the facility’s core values and mission, promote quality customer service and teamwork, and maintain regular and punctual attendance. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed and directed.

Requirements

Completion of at least two years of high school or equivalent.
Works well with a diverse resident and employee population.
Ability to adapt to changes in resident requirements.
Ability to recall and follow instructions.
Must meet all pre-employment requirements, including a physical, TB test, drug screen, and fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

Food service experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Consistently demonstrate the core values and mission of the facility.
Set up the dining area according to established requirements.
Prepare the dining area for special guests.
Know resident diet plans and place settings.
Serve meals to residents and guests as required.
Clean and stock each kitchenette.
Complete daily sanitation requirements following established procedures.
Assist cooks in meal preparation and service.
Store laundry in the correct location.
Take soiled linens to the laundry and pre-treat them.
Store inventory in the correct locations.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Actively encourage and promote quality customer service and teamwork on a daily basis.
Assist with special functions as needed.
Assume additional responsibilities as needed and directed.