Dietary Aide and Server

About the role

We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Join us at Sherbrooke Village where we partner with a vast network of skilled nursing centers to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food trays for general and therapeutic diets.
• Prepare and deliver items as requested by resident care units or residents.
• Maintain tray line in a clean, neat, and organized manner.
• Prepare special diet foods as necessary.
• Deliver food carts to patient care units. Return carts to kitchen at designated times.
• Load and oversee dishwashers and log and record wash/rinse temperatures.
• Wash specified items by hand. Example - Pots, pans, knives.
• Dispose of trash and garbage in appropriate manner.
• Put clean dishes and utensils away.
• Mop floors as scheduled and as necessary.
• Clean walk-in refrigerators and storage areas. Maintain dry storage areas by logging temperatures daily and handling the unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies.
• Assist in preparing salads, desserts, and other nourishments.
• Maintain good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Treat residents and guests with respect and dignity.
• Always observe infection prevention and control practices.
• Perform special cleaning duties as assigned by the Dietary Supervisor.
• Perform all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or general equivalency is preferred.
• One year of experience is preferred.
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Ability to be professional.
• Good ethical practices.
• Good relationship management.
• Always maintaining confidentiality.
• Good communication skills.