Dietary Staff Aide

Bland County Nursing & Rehab Center • Bastian, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The dietary aide/Cook seeks to enhance the quality of life of our residents by providing high-quality food and food service to residents, visitors, and employees in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. The dietary aide maintains the kitchen and dining areas in sanitary condition.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, and family members.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must possess knowledge of elementary math. (ex. Counting trays)

Nice To Haves

• 1-5 years of experience as a Dietary Aide preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Assure all food and departmental supplies are ordered and received in a timely manner to maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Assure presentation of all meals according to established departmental policies and procedures.
• Provide service to residents, visitors, and staff in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Serve meals on a timely basis, in the proper portion size and the correct temperature and quality.
• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution and bring any sub-standard quality food to the attention of the Director of Culinary Services and properly discard.
• Prepare and deliver snacks.
• Maintain work area in sanitary condition.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Clean work surfaces, meat blocks, refrigerators and freezers.
• Assist with floor maintenance for the kitchen and dining room.
• Sweep and mop floors as directed.
• Wash, dry and store utensils, dishes, trays and supplies.
• Clean and maintain all kitchen equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Maintain the care and use of supplies and equipment.
• Maintain the appearance of the dietary services area.
• Performs regular inspections of the dietary services area for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Percentage of 401(k) matched by company
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on auto, home, and pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed