Dietary Assistant
About The Position
Dietary Assistants are a valuable member of our health care team who work to supervise and direct the dietary department and assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and maintaining its programs and activities. Vermillion Convalescent Center is seeking a Dietary Assistant to become a part of our team where our primary goal is to provide exceptional care to our residents. The Dietary Assistant will assist in the preparation, service and delivery of meals and snacks. They will also assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties including work areas, tables, appliances, and floors. Additionally, they will assist in dish and utensil washing and cleaning, including gathering soiled items from carts, trays and dining areas and placing clean items in proper storage areas. The Dietary Assistant will distribute and collect menus and check all trays for completion and accuracy of menu and diet preferences prior to distribution to residents. They will ensure that food and supplies for the next meals are readily available and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies, and equipment.
Requirements
- Completion of elementary education or otherwise show ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
- Ability to read and write in English.
- Ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel and support agencies.
- Ability to remain calm under stress.
- Must display good emotional health.
- Capable of extended periods of standing, bending, and heavy lifting.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and direct the dietary department.
- Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and maintaining dietary department programs and activities.
- Assist in the preparation, service and delivery of meals and snacks.
- Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties including work areas, tables, appliances, and floors.
- Assist in dish and utensil washing and cleaning, including gathering soiled items from carts, trays and dining areas and placing clean items in proper storage areas.
- Distribute and collect menus and check all trays for completion and accuracy of menu and diet preferences prior to distribution to residents.
- Ensure that food and supplies for the next meals are readily available.
- Assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies, and equipment.
Benefits
- Health Insurance through United Healthcare
- Dental Insurance through Paramount Dental
- Vision Insurance through EyeMed Vision
- Supplemental Insurance Policies such as: Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation Accrual Program
- Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
- Weekend Bonuses
- Holiday Pay – Starts immediately with no waiting period
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Continuing Education Programs
- Tuition Assistance Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
