Dietary Aide - Skilled Nursing Facility

Senior Lifestyle•Gorham, ME

2d•$17 - $18

About The Position

The Dietary Aide provides assistance with food service functions at a skilled nursing facility, following established dining policies and procedures. The role reports to the Director of Dining Services and may also receive direction from other pertinent management personnel. The Dietary Aide serves meals and snacks, supports food preparation and inventory, and maintains clean, safe dining and kitchen areas while following applicable health and safety regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Entry-level experience; 0–3 years of experience.
Experience in food service or hospitality.
ServSafe certification or certification required by the local, county, or state department.
Ability to communicate verbally in a manner understood by management, coworkers, and residents, including those with hearing or cognitive impairments.
Basic cooking and meal-preparation skills.
Thorough understanding of service techniques and requirements.
Ability to seek instruction when needed and interpret written, oral, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to handle multiple projects.
Fundamental understanding of therapeutic diets, sanitation, and service.
Ability to interact patiently and positively with people with varied personalities.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, guests, and coworkers.

Responsibilities

Follow Senior Lifestyle Corporation dining policies and procedures.
Serve food according to portion-control procedures and ensure meals meet prescribed modified or therapeutic diets, nutrition and hydration requirements, and resident preferences.
Assist with or serve meals promptly, ensuring food is appetizing and accurate, including room service and service in designated dining areas.
Set up, deliver, and verify meal trays, food carts, and dining areas; remove soiled items and equipment after meals and deliver them to the dishwashing area.
Distribute and collect menus as needed for each meal period.
Assist in obtaining supplies for upcoming meals, help cooks prepare menu items, prepare and deliver snacks, and assist with inventory control and stocking.
Follow safety precautions for food preparation and back injury prevention.
Perform kitchen utility duties, including sweeping and mopping floors, bussing dining areas, washing and cleaning small wares and equipment, sanitizing work areas and surfaces, and removing garbage.
Keep work areas clean, dry, and free of hazards, and ensure dining areas are clean and safely operating.
Follow company and local, state, and county health department regulations.
Attend required training, in-services, and staff meetings, and meet department training standards through Redi-Learning or other required modules.