Dietary Aide - PRN - SNF

Senior Lifestyle • Lincolnwood, IL

13h • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing assistance in all food service functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures. The role embraces the company's mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those served with HEART: Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. This position reports to the Director of Dining Services but may take direction from all pertinent management personnel.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Entry Level (0-3 Years) experience in Food Service or Hospitality
• Serv Safe or required certification from local, county or state department
• Capable of communicating well verbally and in a manner understood by management, co-workers and residents who may have hearing or cognitive impairments
• Basic cooking and preparation of meal items
• Thorough understanding of service techniques and requirements
• Possess the ability to seek instruction when needed
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form
• Ability to handle multiple projects
• Fundamental understanding of therapeutic diets, sanitation and service
• Ability to interact with a multitude of various personalities and respond with patience, concern and a positive attitude
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor towards all residents, guests, and co-workers

Responsibilities

• Follow and perform duties in adherence to Senior Lifestyle Corporation Dining Policy and Procedures according to the Dining Services Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures and ensures that foods follow prescribed modified or therapeutic diets, nutrition/hydration requirements and resident preferences.
• Assist or serve meals as necessary and in a timely manner assuring that they are palatable and appetizing in appearance as well as accurate in content to the resident.
• This will include resident room service as well as service to designated dining areas.
• Setup, deliver, and verify accuracy of meal trays, food carts, and dining areas as instructed.
• Upon meal completion team member will remove all soiled items/equipment and deliver to the dishwashing area.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary for each meal period.
• Assist department in obtaining proper food supplies for the next meal.
• Assist cooks in preparation of menu items.
• Prepare and deliver snacks and other items as instructed and assist in inventory control and stocking.
• Follow safety precautions to prevent accidents in food preparation according to our accident prevention in food preparation and prevention of back injury policy.
• Perform kitchen utility duties such as, but not limited to: sweep and mop floors, buss items from dining areas to dish room, wash and clean small wares and equipment.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, cutting boards, and table tops as well as removing garbage.
• Keep work areas, clean, dry and free of hazards.
• Know and adhere to all company and the local, state, and county health department’s regulations.
• Ensure that all dining areas are clean and safely operating.
• Attend all required training, in services, and staff meetings.
• Meet all department training standards through Redi-Learning and/or other necessary training modules as required.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• retirement benefits
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• paid time off
• DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees