Dietary Aide

About the position

This position is responsible for providing assistance in all food service functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures. This position reports to the Director of Dining Services but may take direction from all pertinent management personnel.

Responsibilities

• Follow and perform duties in adherence to Senior Lifestyle Corporation Dining Policy and Procedures according to the Dining Services Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures and ensure that foods follow prescribed modified or therapeutic diets, nutrition/hydration requirements and resident preferences.
• Assist or serve meals as necessary and in a timely manner assuring that they are palatable and appetizing in appearance as well as accurate in content to the resident.
• Setup, deliver, and verify accuracy of meal trays, food carts, and dining areas as instructed.
• Remove all soiled items/equipment and deliver to the dishwashing area upon meal completion.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary for each meal period.
• Assist department in obtaining proper food supplies for the next meal.
• Assist cooks in preparation of menu items.
• Prepare and deliver snacks and other items as instructed and assist in inventory control and stocking.
• Perform kitchen utility duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, bussing items from dining areas to dish room, washing and cleaning small wares and equipment.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, cutting boards, and table tops as well as removing garbage.
• Keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazards.
• Know and adhere to all company and the local, state, and county health department’s regulations.
• Ensure that all dining areas are clean and safely operating.
• Attend all required training, in services, and staff meetings.
• Meet all department training standards through Redi-Learning and/or other necessary training modules as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Entry Level (0-3 Years) experience in Food Service or Hospitality
• Serv Safe certification preferred
• Capable of communicating well verbally and in a manner understood by management, co-workers and residents who may have hearing or cognitive impairments
• Basic cooking and preparation of meal items
• Thorough understanding of service techniques and requirements
• Ability to seek instruction when needed
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form
• Ability to handle multiple projects
• Fundamental understanding of therapeutic diets, sanitation and service
• Ability to interact with a multitude of various personalities and respond with patience, concern and a positive attitude

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Access to DailyPay application for early wage access