Dietary Aide

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Kaplan, LA

15d

About The Position

Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide preparing and serving meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The role supports HCSG’s commitment to positively impacting the communities it serves and enhancing customer and resident experiences. The Dietary Aide assists with food preparation, serves meals according to residents’ dietary needs and portion sizes, and cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas. The role follows food safety and sanitation guidelines, interacts positively with residents, staff, and guests, and performs other assigned duties. The position requires compliance with applicable COVID-19 vaccination policies, a current ServSafe or Food Handler certification where required by state or county law, and residency within the service area. Physical tasks include lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds, and standing, sitting, bending, walking, and performing repetitive tasks for extended periods. The employee must be able to work around food and cleaning products.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in food service or a kitchen environment is preferred but not required.
Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
Maintain a positive attitude and effectively communicate with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership to perform daily tasks.
Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification, as required by state or county law.
Residency within the service area is required.
Must be able to lift or carry up to 30 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods and perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in food service or a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads.
Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes.
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas.
Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Interact positively with residents, staff, and guests, providing excellent customer service.
Perform all other duties as assigned.