Dietary Assistant - PRN

Gulf Coast Village•Montrose, CO

7d•$18 - $20

About The Position

Come join our awesome team as a PRN Dietary Assistant at The Homestead at Montrose. The Homestead at Montrose AND Senior Community Meals are part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Hourly Pay: $17.82 - $20.38 per hour based on experience. Schedule: PRN, days will vary but hours will be 6am-2:30pm or 11:30am - 6:30pm Employer/Employee Benefits: 403(b) - with discretionary contribution Employee Referral Program Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness program Ministry Program The Dietary Assistant will provide quality food service in accordance with all State and Federal regulations and to meet the nutritional and individual needs of the residents. At The Homestead at Montrose , our approach to care grows out of respect for the human spirit and the belief that the right to dignity doesn't diminish with age. Compassion, empathy, personal attention and concern for emotional and spiritual wellbeing are at the core of how we help every resident feel cherished and at home. We want our staff to love their work while maintaining a work-life balance, so offering employees paid-time off benefits is a part of our comprehensive benefits package. Come join our team and learn why Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 7 years running by its employees and our employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”. Take pride in helping others and join us today! At VOANS , we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Requirements

Friendly and enjoy working with the elderly.
Ability to read and understand procedures used for work assignments, instructions, recipe directions and diet order cards.
Numerical ability for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals.
Adequate strength, endurance and coordination to meet the strenuous physical demands of such responsibilities as preparing food items, carrying quantity foods, serving meals, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment and cleaning assigned work areas.
Coordination and dexterity for preparing food and operating dietary equipment safely.
Ability to work in an area that is often very hot/cold.
Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in defined food preparation, serving of meals and cleaning duties according to proper procedures, using various dietary equipment and supplies, as assigned by the Director of Dietary, Management Team and/or Cook.
Understands and follows procedures related to all duties or special assignments as directed by the Director of Dietary, Management Team and/or Cook.
Attends required in-services and completes assigned online modules.
Follows reporting procedures for the following: Observed resident concerns. Supply and equipment needs. Damaged, unsafe, malfunctioning equipment. Conditions related to breeding insects, rodents or other vermin.
Observed resident concerns.
Supply and equipment needs.
Damaged, unsafe, malfunctioning equipment.
Conditions related to breeding insects, rodents or other vermin.