Lead Dietary Aide - Full Time

Freedom Pointe at The Villages - San Diego, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

About the position

The Lead Dietary Aide shall be administratively responsible to the Health Center Dietary Manager. The Lead Diet Aide will assist in any and all areas of dietary and dining room procedures and operations to ensure maximum quality service to residents and their guests. Must be able to work under pressure and be alert to the demands of our residents.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for updating resident information in the computerized menu program including but not limited to: menu preferences, likes and dislikes, and allergy information
• Assist in orientation and training of Health Center dietary staff
• Participates in set up, service, and breakdown of special functions
• Assist Health Center Dietary Manager in monitoring performance and enforcing dress code of Health Center dietary staff
• Inspects dining room and Health Center kitchen for cleanliness, orderliness, security, and safety of residents and staff
• Communicates with residents during meal hours on dining issues. Responsible for obtaining initial food preferences from new residents
• Maintains open communication with immediate supervisor, co-workers and other departments
• Has a thorough understanding of modified and special diets

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and/or comparable related work experience
• Minimum of one year of experience required in food service in health care setting
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Ability to identify, address and resolve dining room issues when appropriate
• Must be able to direct and advise dining servers

Benefits

• $0 employee cost share for medical insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Now offering DailyPay!
• An employee appreciation bonus, which is funded by our residents
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 403 (b) retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• PTO and paid holidays
• Pet insurance
• AFLAC
• Monthly Employee Engagement Activities
• An extraordinary work environment that is both engaging and fun!