Dietary Aide

About the role

We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at South Pointe Rehabilitation & Care Center.

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.
• Aid 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.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement activities.
• 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 have a valid COVID vaccination.
• 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 communication skills.
• Good ethical practices.
• Relationship management.
• Always maintaining confidentiality.