Dietary Aide

Qualifications

• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks.
• Must be able to work weekend and holiday hours if needed.
• Able to read and follow recipes, labels, and policies and procedures.
• Maintain sanitation in the kitchen area.
• Meet the physical job demands of the position.
• Able to make simple calculations and follow oral and written directions.
• Demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and follow multiple directions, prioritize and multi-task routinely.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Residential/Commercial cooking experience of 1 year or more.
• At least one year cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food daily as outlined on the menus.
• Alters or adapts recipes to accommodate special dietary needs of residents or to improve recipes.
• Ensures proper handling, preparation, coordination and production of breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, as well as cold food, meat & poultry and baking details.
• Plan, coordinate and complete the preparation, cooking and serving of meals/snacks to ensure the nutritional needs of the residents are met.
• Prepare, cook, bake, and serve food following appropriate guidelines, menus, recipes, and recommendations of the Dietary Manager.
• Follows specially prepared menus and production sheets to maintain the highest possible quality and consistency.
• Ensures attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving.
• Record temperature checks and report concerns for food, dishwasher, cooler and freezer as directed.
• Complies with all record keeping, food safety and risk management in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
• Involves the resident/family in planning culinary service programs when possible.
• Make supportive visits to residents to determine and monitor their likes and dislikes on an on-going basis.
• Sure snacks, coffee or appetizers are available for guests/visitors.
• Participate in Resident Council meetings as warranted.
• Accepts responsibility of various kitchen staff roles & functions including covering for Dietary Manager in their absence.
• Report any problems with equipment, food, recipes, and chemicals used for cleaning to the Dietary Manager.
• Report to work on time, properly dressed according to employee handbook.

Pay

$16.00 - $18.00 an hour based on experience.

Shift

8-hour shift
6am - 2pm
11am - 7pm

Hours of Work

Full-time or part-time as hired and/or scheduled.

Work Location

One location

Benefits

• Competitive pay scales
• Newer community – great work environment
• Employee of the Month
• Employee Orientation
• Flexible Work Hours
• Major Medical Insurance available
• Free Meals
• Personal days off
• Working with Professionals
• Paid time off