Dietary Aide

Apple Rehab•Shelton, CT

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide assists with preparing meals and snacks, cleaning dining areas, and receiving, rotating, and storing food and supplies. The role includes daily interactions with residents. The Dietary Aide cleans work areas and washes dishes, pans, and utensils; follows the facility’s infection-control, safety, and sanitation procedures; and maintains clean, safe food-storage and work areas. The role also includes properly maintaining equipment and supplies, handling food in accordance with sanitary regulations, and promptly reporting safety or sanitation violations to a supervisor. The posting lists full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions, including a 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. schedule.

Requirements

Ability to walk, bend, lift, push, pull, turn, stoop, and stretch.
Ability to unload and stock groceries on shelves of various heights and lift large items up to 50 pounds.
Ability to write and record data and to read and follow oral and written instructions in English.
Ability to remain calm and work efficiently in emergencies.
Ability to communicate professionally with residents, staff, and family members.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing meals and snacks.
Clean dining areas and work areas; wash dishes, pans, and utensils.
Receive, rotate, and store food and supplies.
Interact with residents.
Comply with infection-control, safety, and sanitation procedures.
Maintain clean and safe food-storage and work areas, and properly maintain equipment and supplies.
Handle food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
Immediately report safety or sanitation violations to a supervisor.