Dietary Aide - Carmichael, CA

Fair Oaks Estates•Carmichael, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Fair Oaks Estates is hiring a full-time Dietary Aide for its assisted living and memory care community in Carmichael, California. The team member assists kitchen staff with fine-dining food preparation and service. The role provides residents with food and beverages, helps the cook as needed, cleans the kitchen and dining areas, and delivers meals to Memory Care and resident rooms when needed. The Dietary Aide should know residents’ names, meal preferences, and physician-prescribed special diets, and work with care staff to oversee residents’ health and welfare during mealtimes. The role also supports special events as directed by management. The Dietary Aide follows menus and service standards to serve food promptly and in appropriate quality and quantity, while meeting foodservice, schedule, and sanitation requirements. Duties include coordinating preparation for upcoming shifts and daily menus; serving residents, employees, and event guests; preparing, seasoning, and assisting with cooking menu items; washing dishes; cleaning the dining room; and setting and clearing tables.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Assist kitchen staff with fine-dining food preparation and service.
Provide residents with food and beverages and assist the cook as needed.
Clean the kitchen and dining area and deliver meals to Memory Care and resident rooms as needed.
Learn residents’ names, meal preferences, and physician-prescribed special diets.
Work with care staff to oversee residents’ health and welfare during mealtimes.
Assist with special events as directed by management.
Follow menus and service standards, serving food promptly and in suitable quality and quantity while meeting foodservice, schedule, and sanitation requirements.
Coordinate preparation for the following shift and daily menus.
Serve food to residents, employees, and special-event guests.
Prepare and season food and assist with cooking menu items.
Wash dishes, clean the dining room, and set and bus tables.