Dietary Aide

Senior Lifestyle • Auburn, ME

6d

About The Position

The Dietary Aide provides assistance with food service functions as directed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures. The position follows Senior Lifestyle Corporation’s Dining Policy and Procedures and helps provide meals and snacks that meet residents’ prescribed modified or therapeutic diets, nutrition and hydration requirements, and preferences. The Dietary Aide serves meals in designated dining areas and resident rooms, prepares and delivers meal trays and snacks, and helps maintain clean, safe, and sanitary food service areas. The position reports to the Director of Dining Services and may also take direction from pertinent management personnel.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Follow the Senior Lifestyle Corporation Dining Policy and Procedures and the Dining Services Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Serve food according to portion control procedures and residents’ prescribed diets, nutrition and hydration requirements, and preferences.
• Assist with or serve meals promptly, ensuring food is appetizing and accurate in content, including room service and designated dining areas.
• Set up, deliver, and verify the accuracy of 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.
• Help obtain food supplies for the next meal and assist cooks with menu-item preparation.
• Prepare and deliver snacks and other items as instructed; assist with inventory control and stocking.
• Follow food-preparation safety precautions, including accident-prevention and back-injury policies.
• Perform kitchen utility duties, including sweeping and mopping floors, bussing dining-area items to the dish room, and washing and cleaning small wares and equipment.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, cutting boards, and tabletops; remove garbage; and keep work areas clean, dry, and free of hazards.
• Follow company and local, state, and county health department regulations.
• Ensure dining areas are clean and safely operating.
• Attend required training, in-services, and staff meetings, and meet department training standards through Redi-Learning or other required training modules.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Access to DailyPay, which allows eligible team members to access earned but unpaid wages before payday.

What This Job Offers

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