Dietary Aide AM FT

Thomas Cuisine•Ottawa, IL

5h•$15•Onsite

About The Position

A Diet Aide in Senior Living plays a crucial role in enhancing the dining experience. We are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of seniors and promoting healthy food choices. Serving the meals in a responsible, efficient, and courteous manner gives our residents an enhancement of wellbeing and contributes to an environment, where our residents receive a fulfilling and nourishing meal, delivered with customer service that puts our Vision into Action by “Providing Real Food and Genuine Service while building Enduring Relationships.

Requirements

16 years or older, pending specific state requirements
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong teamwork skills.
Successful background check and drug screen, state specific Health screening and TB tests, state specific ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card, state specific
The ability to work holiday and weekend shift schedules
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with one-on-one customer service interaction preferred.

Responsibilities

Assures resident meals are ready and properly served by: Preparing cold cart according to daily count
Distinguish and serve the different dietary requirements of the meal and beverage according to the resident meal tickets, assure accuracy and appropriateness of meal including food texture, fluid consistency of beverage, appearance, portion control, taste and temperature.
Able to make appropriate substitutions according to meal satisfaction standards.
Prepare “always available menu” as needed and ensure compliance.
Maintain the proper serving utensils to assure portion control.
Remove soiled patient trays.
Assure sanitation of meal carts and food service areas.
Maintain Pantry area: Perform first in, first out of stock items.
Accurately cover, label and date all food items.
Ensure all outdated items are discarded.
Accurately document food temperatures.
Ensure the pantry is appropriately stocked.
Maintain the sanitation procedures and protocols by handwashing and food handling techniques.
Clean workstation and equipment after use.
Follow all other aspects of proper sanitation using SDS.
Maintain courteous, considerate, cooperative, and accurate communication with facility personnel, patients, and families.
Other duties as assigned, such as assisting kitchen staff or nursing staff to ensure meal service is timely, and residents have received the proper meal and meal type.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with several plan options to choose from, provided by Blue Cross.
HSA and FSA Plans available.
Generous Accrued Paid Time Off and Leave Programs, such as Family Care Leave and Bereavement Leave
401K Retirement Plan-with company match
On Demand Pay
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Holiday Pay on worked Holidays
Life Insurance
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employee Meal Discount
Purchase Plans, Legal Services and Wellness initiatives and other benefits via our Employee Assistance Program