Dietary Assistant

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)•Eckert, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Horizons Care Center as a Dietary Assistant in beautiful Eckert, CO. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you. The Horizons Care Center is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years and listed among the Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report! Pay Ranges: $17.40 - $19.65 per hour Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Tuesday days and evening times. 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred.
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.

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 Food and Nutrition Services, Management Team and/or Cook.
Understands and follows procedures related to all duties or special assignments as directed by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Management Team and/or Cook.
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.