Dietary Aide

Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center•Harrisburg, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic candidates to join their exceptional team of caregivers as a Part-Time Dietary Aide. This role involves preparing and serving meals, ensuring resident dietary needs are met, and maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. The position offers a team-centered culture that supports values of Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma is required.
Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

Responsibilities

Prepare and/or deliver juice, applesauce, and pudding for med passes at appropriate times.
Complete set up of resident meal trays according to specified diets (napkins, place mats, silverware, glassware, and appropriate condiment for breakfast, lunch, or dinner).
Place appropriate hot and cold food items on residents’ trays at mealtime according to menu, diet cards, or designation by the manager or cook.
Prepare sandwiches, juices, special and meal items according to diet cards, and place on trays at meal times.
Prepare and/or deliver food items for the restorative program as designated by policy.
Deliver all meal trays to appropriate destinations on the nursing floor at appropriate times, retrieve trays at appropriate times, and collect any trays or dishware from the floor before the end of the shift.
Break down all trays and items on trays by putting through the dish machine, putting items away in appropriate places, and restocking the machine with appropriate chemicals.
Take out all trashcans after each meal, sweep, mop, and sanitize work areas according to checklists or as deemed appropriate by the supervisor or cook.
Accept phone calls and requests from nursing staff and residents in an appropriate manner and fulfill requests in a timely manner.
Assist cook when needed.
Make authorized food substitutions.
Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.