Dietary Assistant

RHA Health Services, LLC•La Grange, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring for a Dietary Assistant. This is a regular, full-time position. If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! The role involves assisting in the preparation, cooking, service, and delivery of food, as well as maintaining the sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, and storage areas. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to full-time employees, including opportunities for advancement. RHA Health Services has been providing services for over 30 years and is dedicated to helping individuals live their best lives.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
Regular required to lift 20 lbs.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 lbs.
Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Required to regularly stand and walk.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Must be able to talk and hear.
HS diploma or G.E.D.
Complete criminal background check.
Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
Drug testing.
Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
Proof of employment history or references (if required).
Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Nice To Haves

Some experience with food service and delivery preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in preparation, service and delivery of food.
Keeps equipment, storage areas, and kitchen clean and orderly.
Does special cleaning, organizes storage areas and other related duties.
Delivers food throughout the facility and auxiliary buildings as needed in a timely manner.
Prepares and serves quality food in an appropriate, sanitary, and timely manner.
Serves food according to diet order.
Maintains a high level of sanitation in the dietary area.
Participates in the Quality Assurance Assessment system; Mealtime Assessment, Environmental Assessment; Interaction Assessment and Third Shift Assessment.
Adheres to personal cleanliness, neatness, and conduct standards at all times.
Is able to work independently.
Prepares/Cooks food as needed in accordance with approved standards and nutritional guidelines.

Benefits

Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coaching
Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance, Health Advocate service
Offering free diabetic medication and supplies
401(k) retirement savings program with Wells Fargo
Paid Time Off
Company sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance
Extensive Wellness Programs including company paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, several wellness challenges and rewards through the year.
Free Annual Health Screening and wellness coaching event.
Discounted medical premiums for nicotine free employees.
Free CPR, first aid and job-specific training opportunities
Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve
Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!