Dietary Aide

Riddle Village•Middletown Township, PA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Riddle Village is seeking part-time Dietary Aides to join its dining department. The role supports meal service in the Monticello Skilled Care and Personal Care areas, including food preparation, service, and cleanup, in accordance with established regulations and facility policies and procedures. Dietary Aides follow safe food-handling practices, provide correct portions and quality dining-room and room-tray service, and ensure food is attractive, palatable, served at proper temperatures, and consistent with physician-specified diet orders.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to perform basic math calculations.
Ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet established deadlines and department needs.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Genuine interest in working with elderly people, including those with disabilities and special needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.
Unless hired for a pool position, ability to work a schedule that includes every other weekend.
Ability to stand on hard surfaces for long periods, tolerate high heat, humidity, and noise, bend, reach, and grasp, and lift 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Participate in meal service, including food preparation, service, and cleanup in the Monticello Skilled Care and Personal Care areas.
Follow safe food-handling practices, provide correct portion sizes, and use quality service techniques for dining-room meals and room trays.
Ensure food is attractive and palatable and is served at proper temperatures in accordance with physician-specified diet orders.