Dietary Aide

Healthcare Services Group•Culpeper, VA

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About The Position

Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide and prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility. HCSG describes its work as positively impacting the communities it serves and emphasizes excellence and enhancing customer and resident experiences. The offered starting pay rate is $14.75 per hour; hourly rates are determined based on applicant qualifications, experience, education, and the specific needs and requirements of the facility serviced. The role involves assisting with food preparation, serving meals according to residents’ dietary needs and portion sizes, and cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas. The Dietary Aide must follow food safety and sanitation guidelines and interact positively with residents, staff, and guests. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, as is previous food service or kitchen experience, but experience is not required. A current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required when mandated by State or County law, and residency within the service area is required. The position requires the ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds, push or pull up to 50 pounds, and stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods. The employee must be able to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously and work around food and cleaning products. Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policies is required. HCSG offers the listed benefits and describes hands-on training, support, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in food service or a kitchen environment preferred, but not required.
Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
Maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership to perform daily tasks.
Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Ability to lift or carry a maximum of 30 pounds and push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification required where mandated by State or County law.
Residency within the service area required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in food service or a kitchen environment.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads.
Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes.
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas.
Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Interact positively with residents, staff, and guests, providing excellent customer service.
Perform all other duties as assigned.