Dietary Aide (Full-Time) - Forest Ridge

Navion Senior Solutions•West Jefferson, NC

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Forest Ridge, a community of Navion Senior Living, located in West Jefferson, NC is seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to assist in the preparation, oversight, and serving of meals. Our Dietary Aides are responsible for delivering top-notch food service in a high-quality, cutting-edge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. The goal is to provide excellent food services by following instructions and standards.

Requirements

Must possess, at a minimum, a 10th grade education.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Be able to interpret and implement written or oral policies, procedures, and instructions.
Possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Prepares and/or pre-portions food (such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other items assigned by the supervisor) for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu and production sheets and as directed.
Handles food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies and procedures.
Ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner. Uses proper tasting technique to ensure that quality standards are met prior to service.
Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service. Records food temperatures according to established policy.
Follows procedures for serving partner meals.
Communicates well with patients/residents/clients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to families, visitors, patients/residents/clients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor. Answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.