Dietary Aide

Riddle Village•Media, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Riddle Village is seeking part-time Dietary Aides for its dining department. The Dietary Aide participates in meal service in the Monticello Skilled Care and Personal Care areas, including food preparation, service, and cleanup, in accordance with applicable regulations and facility policies and procedures. The role requires safe food handling, accurate portioning, and quality service for dining-room meals and room trays. The aide ensures food is attractive and palatable and is served in the correct portions and at appropriate temperatures according to physician-specified diet orders. The position is suited to someone who is friendly and sociable, enjoys working with older adults, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment. Riddle Village is a lifecare retirement community serving active, independent adults aged 62 and better, with onsite assisted living and skilled nursing services and several dining venues. The community has over 300 associates and describes its culture as welcoming and team-oriented. Several part-time shifts are listed: 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; 11:15 a.m.–7:45 p.m.; 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (32 hours biweekly); 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (32 hours biweekly); 11:15 a.m.–7:45 p.m. (30 hours biweekly); 3:45 p.m.–7:15 p.m.; and 4:15 p.m.–7:45 p.m. A $600 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be able to perform basic math calculations.
Must be able to organize and prioritize workloads to meet established deadlines and departmental needs.
Must be able to follow verbal and written directions.
Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Must have a genuine interest in working with older adults, including those with disabilities and special needs.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.
Unless hired for a pool position, must be able to work a schedule that includes every other weekend.
Must be able to stand on hard surfaces for long periods and tolerate high heat, humidity, and noise levels.
Must be able to bend, reach, and grasp, and lift 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Participate in meal service in the Monticello Skilled Care and Personal Care areas.
Prepare, serve, and clean up meals in accordance with established regulations and facility policies and procedures.
Follow safe food-handling practices and provide correct portion sizes.
Provide quality service for dining-room meals and room trays.
Ensure food is attractive and palatable and served at proper temperatures and in portions according to physician-specified diet orders.