Dietary Assistant

Harbor Healthcare • Ironton, OH

14h

About The Position

As a Dietary Assistant, you will assist with preparing and serving meals to patients and residents. You will work closely with the dietary team to provide high-quality, nutritious meals that meet individual dietary needs and restrictions. The role also involves maintaining clean and organized kitchen and dining areas, helping manage food and supply inventory, communicating with patients, residents, and staff, and following safety and sanitation guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 50 pounds to a height of at least three feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for more than eight hours per day.
• Ability to bend and/or stoop for more than one hour at a time.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a dietary or food service role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals to patients and residents.
• Follow dietary guidelines and restrictions to ensure meals meet each patient's needs.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and dining area.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering food and supplies.
• Communicate with patients, residents, and staff to ensure dietary needs are met.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED