Dietary Aide

About the role

Peabody Health and Rehab in Peabody, KS is looking to hire a full-time and part-time Dietary Aide to join our team. This dietary position earns a competitive salary and we provide comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, a flexible spending account (FSA), a 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), life insurance, continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement, and daily pay options for full-time positions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to residents by setting up trays and serving regular meals
• Prepare snack items and food requests for special events
• Distribute food in accordance with dietary guidelines and individual resident meals according to specified diet orders and an approved menu
• Maintain quality and temperature of food items
• Deliver and retrieve trays by the end of meal dining time
• Wash dishes and clean tables, chairs, and other food service equipment and utensils
• Pick up food and trash to enhance safety and sanitary conditions
• Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations
• Maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures
• Provide excellent customer service and build relationships with residents, their families, visitors, and colleagues

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, understand measurements and follow written and oral instructions
• No experience required; willingness to learn is needed
• Solid communication skills, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate resident needs
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors and team members
• Experience in a geriatric nursing facility is preferred but not required

Schedule

This full-time dietary position works days, evenings and weekends.