PACE Dietary Aide (Central Valley PACE - Stockton)

Available Staff Positions • Stockton, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian(s) and Nutrition Services Specialist, the Dietary Aide assists with daily food and nutrition services for PACE program participants. This position supports day-to-day dietary and meal-service operations, including meal preparation and service, delivery and tray setup according to dietary orders and preferences, sanitation, food storage, inventory, and equipment monitoring. The aide observes participants for changes in functioning and reports changes to the licensed nurse. The role is based at the Stockton Center and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid California Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and vehicle insurance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
• ServSafe certification as required by the State, or obtain it within the first 30 days of employment.
• Current BLS CPR card certified by the American Heart Association.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring patients involving greater weight should be done with assistance as appropriate.
• Ability to hear staff on the phone and people served in person, and to speak clearly to communicate information.
• Vision adequate, with or without lenses, to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms, and clinical and administrative documents.
• High manual dexterity and ability to reach above shoulder level and bend, squat, sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist or turn, and use fingering and feeling.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of dietary and meal services.
• Serve meals, snacks, and beverages using portion control and appropriate sanitation practices.
• Deliver meals to PACE participants and set up meal trays according to dietary orders and/or tray cards.
• Ensure participants receive the proper diet and food preferences in a timely manner.
• Keep the kitchen, dietary equipment, dining room, work areas, and floors clean and sanitary.
• Clean utensils, dishes, pots, and pans using the dishwasher or proper handwashing processes; check dishwasher operation and temperature and record its temperature.
• Store pots, dishes, and utensils properly.
• Assist with Daily Kitchen/Dietary Logs and kitchen test trays.
• Store, rotate, prepare, and label food using FIFO and in accordance with state and local guidelines and CV PACE policy; discard outdated food.
• Maintain kitchen inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Carry out the Registered Dietitian's menu as documented and to the required quality standards.
• Partner with staff to ensure equipment is working properly and at the appropriate temperature; record equipment temperatures as needed and report faulty equipment immediately.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment and follow safe working practices.
• Assist with storing incoming food and supplies as assigned.
• Use and enforce protective gear during appropriate functions.
• Assist with quarterly PACE participant food satisfaction surveys.
• Attend and participate in training, in-services, and staff meetings as needed.
• Observe participants for changes in physical, mental, emotional, or social functioning and report changes to the licensed nurse.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, including $0 deductible and stated individual and family out-of-pocket maximums, with PPO coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 403(b) with employer match.
• Flexible spending account plans.
• Gym discounts.

What This Job Offers

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