Dietary Aide - Laclede Groves - PT 3:30pm - 7:30pm
About The Position
The Dietary Aide performs dining-service functions to maintain clean, sanitary, and organized kitchens, dining areas, facilities, and equipment in skilled nursing and assisted-living memory care residential areas. The role may also assist with some food preparation. The position is part-time, scheduled 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Laclede Groves. The Dietary Aide supports residents with food and beverage choices in accordance with dietary orders, restrictions, allergies, and sensitivities; helps prepare and serve meals; and completes dining-room setup and cleanup. The role follows food-safety and infection-control procedures and maintains required documentation. The work involves standing and walking for most of the shift, handling food and supplies, and working around cleaning agents and varying temperatures and humidity.
Requirements
- Basic cooking skills and willingness to learn.
- Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe instructions, diet orders, resident preference cards, and work assignments.
- Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks while managing frequent interruptions.
- Patience and tolerance when interacting with staff, residents, and family members.
- Must have or be willing to obtain a recognized food-safety handling certification in accordance with local or county regulations.
- Must have or be willing to receive a Hepatitis A vaccine if working within St. Louis County.
- Must be free from infections or diseases.
- Ability to stand and walk for most of the working day and to reach, stoop, bend, lift, carry, and handle food products, dietary supplies, and equipment.
- Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents and withstand temperature and humidity changes, including refrigerated storage areas and areas near ovens, ranges, dishwashing machines, and steam tables.
Nice To Haves
- One year of dietary aide experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents in selecting appropriate food and beverages while observing dietary restrictions and orders, allergies, and sensitivities.
- Perform assigned work routines using dining-service utensils, supplies, and equipment.
- Assist with dining-service setup, including preparing meals, beverages, and other food items and ensuring food is served at proper temperatures and on time.
- Prepare dining rooms for the next meal service; set tables, refill condiments, and wash and fold clothing protectors.
- Complete dining-service cleanup, including daily cleaning, bussing tables, sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, removing trash, and correctly stocking and storing items.
- Follow EverTrue policies, applicable regulations, and food-handling safety procedures; promptly report hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and accidents or incidents to a supervisor.
- Maintain required documentation, including food-temperature HACCP logs, product usage and waste records, and other required information.
- Follow infection-control procedures, including proper hand washing, food storage and disposal, and use of protective clothing and equipment when handling waste and cleaning agents.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell-back.
- Retirement savings benefits with employer match contribution.
- Education financial assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Wellness benefits.
- Pay advances through PayActiv.
- Caregiver support through TCARE.
- Leaves of absence.
- Retail deals and discounts through Perkspot.
- Commuter support.
- Part-time employees are additionally eligible for extended sick pay, bereavement pay, and jury duty pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
