Dietary Aide

Job Summary

The Dietary Aide shall be responsible for providing prompt and courteous meal service and assistance to the residents and their guests. Must be responsible for accurate and neat tray presentations. Assures that quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Functions

• Receives and follows trayline instructions from supervisor as outlined in established policies and procedures.
• Sets up trayline equipment and miscellaneous food items for distribution to residents in the skilled nursing and assisted living sections.
• Performs various preparation tasks related to each meal to involve plugging in, breaking down, cleaning and resetting food carts, sorting silverware and placing appropriate items on food carts as required.
• Prepares late trays attractively and delivers in appropriate area.
• Keeps work areas clean and orderly, per written and verbal instructions and posted duties.
• Accomplishes weekly cleaning duties.
• Handles telephone calls with courtesy and communicates well in the team and the supervisor.
• Polishes silverware.
• Organizes shelves and brings the needed supplies from basement.
• Limits, dates, and covers all food items.
• Maintains good working relationships with co-workers.
• Has regular attendance.
• Complies with all department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and in-services.
• Interacts with residents and co-workers in a positive manner.
• Maintains a neat and clean appearance and practices good personal hygiene.
• Works as a member of a team.
• Contributes to a positive, healthy, and safe work environment.
• Accepts change in a positive manner.
• Performs special cleaning assignments as specified by the Dietary Supervisor.

Skills, Abilities And Experience

• Able to follow oral and written instruction.
• Experience not necessary, on-the-job training will be provided.

Educational Requirements/Licenses/Certificates

• Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities to work in food services environment.

Benefits

In return for your skills and passion we offer:

• A work environment focused on teamwork and support for excellent care.
• Excellent health, wage replacement, and other benefits for you and your family's well-being.
• A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan.
• Investment in your growth through tuition reimbursement - $1,500 per year.