Dietary Aide
About The Position
Position Title: Dietary Aide Department: Culinary Services/Food and Beverage Schedule: On-call P/T Pay: $22 Who we are: Nestled at the base of Cougar Mountain is a senior living community in Issaquah, Washington unlike any other on the Eastside: Timber Ridge at Talus. When our community of well-traveled, outdoor-loving seniors aren’t visiting other parts of the world, you’ll find them socializing over dinner, hiking a nearby trail or just enjoying the spectacular views. As the area’s first Silver LEED-certified Life Plan Community, our campus and natural setting reflect our residents’ love of the Pacific Northwest. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently seeking an on call part-time Dietary Aide to work in our health center. If you’re looking for a different perspective on senior living come join us today! You will enjoy: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Now Offering DailyPay! Free Lyft rides if needed, to and from the Issaquah Transit Center. Free parking Free meals Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities. You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment! Who you are: Valid Washington State Food Handler’s Permit Previous experience in nursing home food service preferred. Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple math. Ability to understand simple measurements and conversions. Ability to plan and organize work, set up trays and plates in accordance with diet orders and interpret specifications and standards. Ability to work in close cooperation with our residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peers. Requires empathy for older adults. General Summary: The Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing and serving therapeutic diet trays to health center residents in accordance with posted therapeutic diet menus.
Requirements
- Valid Washington State Food Handler’s Permit
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple math.
- Ability to understand simple measurements and conversions.
- Ability to plan and organize work, set up trays and plates in accordance with diet orders and interpret specifications and standards.
- Ability to work in close cooperation with our residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peers.
- Requires empathy for older adults.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in nursing home food service preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare therapeutic desserts and salads as required.
- Serve meals in our health center.
- Set up tables in the health center dining room and breaks down same after the meal.
- Transport hot and cold foods to and from the health center
- Maintains station equipment and work area in a safe and sanitary condition.
- Maintains acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code.
- Attends in-service training and educations as assigned.
- Performs other specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Now Offering DailyPay!
- Free Lyft rides if needed, to and from the Issaquah Transit Center.
- Free parking
- Free meals
- Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.
- You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
