Dietary Aide

Apple Rehab • West Haven, CT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide assists with preparing meals and snacks, cleaning dining areas and work areas, washing dishes, pans and utensils, and receiving, rotating and storing food and supplies. The role involves daily interactions with residents and requires maintaining clean and safe food-storage and work areas, as well as properly maintaining equipment and supplies. The Dietary Aide handles food according to sanitary regulations and immediately reports safety or sanitation violations to a supervisor. The position also requires complying with the facility’s infection-control, safety and sanitation procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to walk, bend, lift, push, pull, turn, stoop and stretch.
• Ability to unload and stock groceries on shelves at various heights and lift large items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to write and record data, read and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to remain calm and work efficiently in emergencies.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, staff and family members.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of meals and snacks.
• Clean dining areas, work areas, dishes, pans and utensils.
• Receive, rotate and store food and supplies.
• Interact with residents daily.
• Maintain clean and safe food-storage and work areas.
• Maintain equipment and supplies properly.
• Handle food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Comply with infection-control, safety and sanitation procedures.
• Immediately report safety or sanitation violations to a supervisor.

Benefits

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 weeks paid time off
• 7 paid holidays
• Health insurance benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• 401K retirement program
• Longevity credit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed