Dietary Aide

Advanced Health Care of Overland Park • Overland Park, KS

4d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide I assists with preparing and serving nutritious, appetizing meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The role supports meal service and food safety, maintains clean and sanitary kitchen, nourishment-room, and dining areas, and works with dietary staff to promote resident satisfaction. The position is full-time, with work scheduled on weekdays and weekends and a flexible schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe certificate required.
• Current certification from a nationally recognized food-service and safety accrediting body.
• Basic knowledge of food-safety regulations, sanitation practices, and dietary guidelines.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Time-management skills and ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally with residents, staff, and visitors.
• Commitment to excellent customer service for residents and their families.
• Ability to maintain composure and manage stress in the workplace.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.
• Stamina to stand continuously for extended periods while preparing, plating, and serving meals.
• Ability to lift and carry kitchen items and food containers; lifting requirements include up to 20 pounds as needed, regular lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds, frequent lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, and occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity for tasks such as pouring beverages, slicing, and handling kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ability to work with chemical and cleaning agents and withstand temperature and humidity changes, including exposure to refrigerated storage areas, ovens, ranges, dishwashing machines, and steam tables.
• Visual abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus; visual acuity and color discrimination are needed to examine food and read menu extensions and tray cards accurately.
• Knowledge of and adherence to safety protocols to prevent burns, cuts, slips, and other kitchen accidents, including proper handling of knives, hot surfaces, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.
• Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• Must be free from infections, open wounds, and communicable diseases.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a skilled nursing care facility or other medical facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing food, garnishes, snacks, and beverages according to approved menus and procedures.
• Coordinate with the cook to serve meals and follow food-safety and hygiene policies and procedures.
• Follow menu extensions and portion-control guidelines, and monitor and record temperatures to reduce waste.
• Clean the kitchen, wash dishes, and store items according to the assigned cleaning schedule.
• Monitor equipment temperatures daily and notify the supervisor when they are out of range.
• Bus dining areas and set up the dining room before meals, keeping it clean and presentable.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation, including food-preparation surfaces, equipment, utensils, and storage areas, in compliance with health department regulations.
• Keep the nourishment room clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Work cooperatively with dietary staff, including the supervisor, cooks, dishwashers, and Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN), to assist during meal service, report resident concerns, and promote resident satisfaction.
• Follow facility policies and procedures, including infection-control protocols, safety regulations, and food-service quality-assurance measures.
• Participate in in-service sessions, training programs, and educational opportunities.
• Assist with stock delivery and rotation.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED