Dietary Aide - Laclede Groves - Part Time Day/Eve

EverTrue•Webster Groves, MO

15d•$15 - $21

About The Position

The Dietary Aide performs dining service functions to serve residents and 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 Dietary Aide supports residents in choosing suitable food and beverages in accordance with dietary restrictions, orders, allergies, and sensitivities. The position assists with meal and dining-room setup, serving food at proper temperatures and on time, preparing dining rooms for subsequent meals, and completing cleanup and routine cleaning duties. The role also follows food-safety and infection-control procedures, reports hazards or incidents, and maintains required records, including HACCP temperature logs and product usage and waste information. This part-time position is based at Laclede Groves and is listed for day/evening shifts. The stated pay range is $15.00 to $21.00 per hour; shift differentials are not available.

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 with 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, in accordance with county health regulations.
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 manipulate food products, dietary supplies, and equipment.
Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents and withstand temperature and humidity changes, including exposure to refrigerated storage areas, ovens, ranges, dishwashing machines, and steam tables.

Nice To Haves

One year of dietary aide experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with food and beverage choices, ensuring offerings comply with dietary restrictions and orders and accounting for allergies and sensitivities.
Perform assigned dining-service routines using utensils, supplies, and equipment.
Assist with dining-service setup, including preparing meals, beverages, and other food items, and ensure 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 bussing tables, sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, removing trash, correctly stocking and storing items, and keeping work areas clean.
Follow EverTrue policies, applicable regulations, and food-handling safety procedures; promptly report hazardous conditions, defective equipment, accidents, or incidents to the supervisor.
Maintain required documentation, including food temperatures in HACCP logs, product usage and waste amounts, and other required information.
Follow infection-control procedures, including proper handwashing, food storage and disposal, and use of protective clothing and equipment when handling waste and cleaning agents.