Dietary Aide - Carmichael, CA

Fair Oaks Estates•Carmichael, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Fair Oaks Estates is a locally owned assisted living and memory care community for older adults with dementia. The Dietary Aide assists kitchen staff with food preparation and service in the community’s dining operation. The role serves residents, employees, and special events, and may deliver meals to Memory Care and resident rooms as needed. The Dietary Aide follows menus and service standards, provides food and beverages in a timely manner and in sufficient quality and quantity, and observes foodservice and sanitation requirements. The role includes helping prepare menu items, coordinating preparation for the following shift and daily menus, assisting the cook, washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen and dining area, and setting and bussing tables. The Dietary Aide must become familiar with residents’ names, meal preferences, and physician-prescribed special diets, and work with care staff to oversee residents’ health and welfare during mealtimes. The role may also support special events as directed by management. This is a full-time position at Fair Oaks Estates in Carmichael, California. Compensation is $17 per hour.

Requirements

Prior kitchen work experience.
Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to work flexible shifts.
Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills.
Must pass a drug test.
Must pass a criminal background check and post-offer fingerprint background check.
Must complete an employment physical.
Mobility throughout the shift, including bending and twisting, and ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Hardworking, energetic, positive attitude, works well on a team, and excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

Assist kitchen staff with fine-dining food preparation and service.
Serve food and beverages to residents and employees, and at special events.
Deliver meals to Memory Care and resident rooms as needed.
Follow menus and service standards, providing food in a timely manner and in sufficient quality and quantity while meeting foodservice and sanitation requirements.
Assist with preparing, seasoning, and cooking menu items.
Coordinate preparation for the following shift and daily menus.
Learn residents’ names, meal preferences, and physician-prescribed special diets.
Work with care staff to oversee residents’ health and welfare during mealtimes.
Wash dishes and clean the kitchen and dining area.
Set and bus tables.
Assist with special events as directed by management.