Dietary Aide

Cardinal Senior Living•Mentor, OH

1d•$15 - $18

About The Position

The Preserve Senior Living, a Cardinal Senior Living community in Mentor, Ohio, is hiring a part-time Dietary Aide. The role supports dining services by setting up the dining room, preparing and assembling meals, serving residents, and maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary food-service areas. The Dietary Aide also helps residents with eating as needed and contributes to a respectful, team-oriented environment that supports resident dignity and independence.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years of age and provide appropriate work documentation.
Read, write, and speak English fluently.
Be able to lift 50 pounds and move lifted items three to four feet.
Be able to stand for extended periods and bend, stoop, and reach frequently.
Have knowledge of kitchen safety practices and accident prevention.
Have knowledge of basic sanitation, food preparation, and maintenance of kitchen and food-service areas.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with coworkers in a team environment that promotes positive service qualities and respect for residents.
Assist coworkers with food preparation according to directions and standards.
Assist with tray assembly according to dietary requirements.
Serve food and drinks to residents.
Help residents with food consumption when needed, including cutting food, buttering bread, pouring beverages, and delivering trays to tables.
Remove dirty dishes from the dining room and clean tables and other areas.
Scrape dishes, load and operate the dishwasher, and wash or scrub pots and pans as needed.
Sweep, mop, clean surfaces, and vacuum to maintain a safe and sanitary work area.
Cover, label, date, and refrigerate or freeze unused food items.
Restock preparation and service areas as needed to maintain an organized work area.
Perform additional tasks as directed by the Executive Chef or designated person in charge.
Encourage individualized resident independence while maintaining dignity, individuality, and confidentiality and following infection control policies.
Transport food carts to and from dining areas.
Prepare and gather nourishments according to standards and deliver them to dining areas.
Assist with preparing and serving catering and special dining events.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, projects, special events, committees, and mandatory training as appropriate.
Complete competency evaluations for training as required by the state or as assigned by a supervisor or other designated leader.
Follow applicable state regulations.