Dietary Aide Full Time
About The Position
The Dietary Aide prepares and delivers meals that meet patients’ nutritional needs, including taking allergies and dietary restrictions into account in coordination with Dietitians. The role involves preparing food according to instructions and following safety, health, and sanitation standards. Dietary Aides work directly with patients and collaborate with Dietitians, Chefs, and other medical professionals, under the guidance of a lead Dietitian or Chef who oversees food and drink distribution during the shift. The position also includes meal service and hospitality, delivering dishes and trays to designated rooms and times, maintaining clean dining and food-preparation areas, and following applicable sanitation guidelines, regulations, and senior living and healthcare requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Current Food Handler’s Permit.
- Effective verbal and written communication in English with residents and staff.
- Ability to read and understand written instructions and follow safety practices.
- Dependable, detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow through.
- Ability to work within standard policies and procedures with limited direct supervision and handle varied tasks.
- Ability to react calmly in emergencies and show patience and compassion to senior adults.
- Consideration for residents’ comfort, safety, security, and belongings.
- Ability to establish priorities and manage time efficiently.
- Ability to maintain a neat and orderly work area and a well-groomed appearance compliant with organizational and state food-code standards, including dress-code and kitchen-uniform requirements.
- Knowledge and understanding of food safety, sanitation, preparation, and serving principles.
- Ability to work and socialize effectively with employees, residents, families, visitors, vendors, healthcare professionals, and the wider community.
- Ability to lift or carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, pulling, pushing, and extended periods of walking or standing; may also need to sit, twist, squat, kneel, or crouch.
- Adequate sight and hearing to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Nice To Haves
- ServSafe training is beneficial.
- One year of food-service experience, including serving or waiting tables, cleaning and kitchen sanitation, and basic food or meal preparation, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service, including serving food under the guidance of the Chef or Dietitian.
- Deliver dishes and trays to designated rooms at designated times.
- Set up and clear dining areas, including removing dishes, trays, trash, and leftovers, while maintaining cleanliness and order.
- Follow sanitation guidelines, federal and state regulations, and senior living and healthcare requirements; keep food-preparation items clean.
- Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled or needed.
- Provide customer service and hospitality while delivering nutrition.
- Prepare food according to instructions and ensure meals meet patients’ needs, including relevant allergies or restrictions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off and six paid holidays.
- 403(b) plan with a 3% employer match.
- Fitness center use at most facilities.
- Voluntary life and AD&D benefits.
- Tuition assistance and scholarships.
- Employee assistance program.
- Legal services.
- Home and auto insurance.
- Discount purchasing program.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
