Dietary Aide Part-Time Day/Eve

Lutheran Senior Services•Chesterfield, MO

8d•$15 - $21

About The Position

Introduction At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest . In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day. Summary The Dietary Aide performs a variety of dining service functions in serving and maintaining clean, sanitary, and organized conditions of kitchen, dining areas, facilities, and equipment within the skilled nursing and assisted living memory care residential areas; May assist in some aspects of food preparation

Requirements

One year of dietary aide experience preferred
Basic cooking skills and willingness to learn
Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines
Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe instructions, diet orders, resident preference cards, and work assignments
Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions
Must be patient and tolerant with staff, residents, and family members
Must have or be willing to receive a recognized food safety handling certification in accordance with local or county regulations
Must have or be willing to receive a Hepatitis A vaccine if working within St. Louis County (in accordance with County health regulations)

Responsibilities

Assists residents with making appropriate food and beverage choices while ensuring options offered meet their dietary restrictions/orders, including being attentive to food allergies and sensitivities
Performs defined work routines using various dining service utensils, supplies, and equipment as assigned
Assists with all aspects of dining service set-up, including preparing meals, beverages, and other food items, ensuring all foods are served at proper temperatures and on time
Prepares dining room(s) for next meal service; Sets tables, refills condiments, washes and folds clothing protectors
Assists with all aspects of clean-up to ensure all dining service areas are maintained in accordance with policies and standards by completing daily cleaning duties, bussing tables, sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, removing trash, stocking and storing items correctly, and keeping all dining service work areas clean
Follows all safety procedures and protocols as mandated by EverTrue policy, federal and state regulations, and standard food handling practices and reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediately
Maintains all necessary documentation, including checking and recording food temperatures in HACCP logs, recording product usage and waste amounts, and recording any other information needed
Follows infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, food storage, food disposal, and wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling waste and cleaning agents