Dietary Aide

Ingleside at Rock Creek•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for preparing and delivering meals to the Health Center and Assisted Living Unit on a daily basis. Additional responsibilities include adhering to all state and federal regulations, assisting residents with the selection of food, etc. Ingleside at Rock Creek is a not-for-profit, CARF-accredited, Life Plan Community nestled alongside Washington, DC’s beautiful Rock Creek Park. It is a diverse community whose experiences and interests create the perfect balance for stylish retirement living. Ingleside at Rock Creek is certified as a Great Place to Work, CARF Certified, and Sage certified.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equal to six (6) months dietary experience in service and nutrition; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
Possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability.
Strong customer service skills.
Knowledge on state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

Ensures day to day needs of residents are met through proper preparation and attention to dietary requirements.
Stocks, cleans, and checks snack pantry; ensures all snacks are within expiration date and well organized, etc.
Maintains sanitation in dining services departments; reports findings to Dietary Manager or Director of Dining Services as needed.
Implements set up and clean-up of dining areas for meals and/or special functions; ensures cleanliness and proper arrangement of tables and chairs.
Performs variety of services to include waiting tables, taking meal orders, and busing tables.
Ensures all assigned tasks are completed and comply with all state and federal health regulations.
Assists with record keeping reports, i.e., meal tallies, tray temperature reports, test trays, refrigerator temperature reports, etc. on a daily basis.
Adheres to all state and federal health regulations; complies with all policies and procedures of Dining services.
Maintains clean, neat, and organized work area in Health Center and Assisted Living Unit kitchen; ensures tray line area is sanitized.
Prepares food for residents in the Health Center and Assisted Living Unit; ensures all trays are accurate and meet nutritional needs for residents.
Assures the highest quality food by maintaining proper food temperatures and serving with proper sanitary conditions.
Produces all the food for the residents for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks between meals as required to meet their nutritional needs.
Corrects shortages during meals with substitution of items of equal or greater popularity, reports substitution to Dietary manager.
Sets up trays and/or tables for the next meal service; maintains accuracy of trays/tables.

Benefits

Round trip shuttle transportation From Ft Totten and Friendship Heights Metro stations for all employees.
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
Paid Holidays
Educational and US Citizenship Scholarship Opportunities
Onsite CPR Training
Certified Dementia Practitioner Training
Well-Being Model
Eligible Employees May Receive Annual Employee Recognition from Residents
UKG Wallet (Daily Pay)
Free Use of Community Pool and Fitness Center
Training and Growth Opportunities
Tickets to Work
Pet Insurance Available for select employees