Dietary Aide
About The Position
Relavix Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dietary Aide to provide food service at Kimes Nursing and Rehab in a senior living environment. The role helps ensure residents receive nutritious meals that meet their dietary needs while maintaining food safety and customer-service standards. It requires teamwork and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting. The Dietary Aide assists with meal preparation and service, dining-area and kitchen cleanliness, food-safety practices, resident communication, timely meal delivery, and monitoring food-supply inventory. On-the-job training is provided. The position requires at least an eighth-grade education and the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. The work takes place in kitchen and dining areas and involves regular movement, exposure to varied temperatures and workplace hazards, and interaction with residents, families, staff, visitors, and others.
Requirements
- Must possess at least an eighth-grade education.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
- Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Must deal tactfully with residents, personnel, families, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
- Must maintain patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, and be willing to work with residents at their current maturity level.
- Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing food practices.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Must have adequate sight and hearing, with or without prosthetics, to perform the position's requirements.
- Must function independently and demonstrate flexibility and personal integrity while working effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
- Must meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical examinations.
- Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people.
- Must be able to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.
- May need to assist with resident evacuations during emergencies.
- Knowledge of food-safety practices and regulations is essential.
- Strong customer-service skills and the ability to interact positively with residents, families, and staff.
- Time-management skills to handle multiple tasks in a busy setting.
Nice To Haves
- Previous food-service or Dietary Aide experience is preferred but not required.
- Experience in an assisted-living or healthcare environment is a plus but not mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing and serving meals according to established dietary guidelines.
- Bus tables and keep dining areas clean and organized.
- Maintain food-safety standards during food production and service.
- Communicate with residents to understand their dietary preferences and needs.
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to support timely meal delivery and presentation.
- Monitor food-supply inventory and report shortages or other issues.
- Clean kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
- Follow health regulations and safety protocols in the culinary environment.
- Maintain supplies and equipment, and inspect food-service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of duties.
- Communicate and coordinate with other department directors to plan food services and activities.
- Attend and participate in continuing educational programs.
- Work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, in other positions temporarily when necessary, and be subject to emergency call-back.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- Paid time off starting on Day One.
- Early wage access through the Everyday Pay app.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Competitive wages.
- Short-term disability benefits.
- Employee perks and purchasing platform with discounts and payroll deduction options.
- Health Savings Account options.
- Employee referral program.
- Continuing education unit reimbursement opportunities.
- Professional development assistance.
- Relocation and/or travel stipend available for qualifying positions.
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Supportive, team-oriented, people-first culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
