Dietary Aide

About the role

Pavilion of South Shore is seeking a Dietary Aide to join their team. This is a collectively bargained, union position responsible for serving residents’ meals and maintaining cleanliness in the dietary department.

Responsibilities

• Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures
• Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, following established policies and procedures
• Cleans tables, meat blocks, refrigerators, freezers, and other equipment
• Sweeps and mops floors as directed
• Carries soiled utensils to wash area and returns clean utensils to proper storage
• Washes and cleans utensils as directed
• Keeps work areas clean, dry, and free of hazardous equipment or supplies
• Sets up meal trays, food carts, and dining room as instructed
• Assists cook in preparing meals and obtaining food supplies for the following meal
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must be able to read and understand resident tray cards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn to load and operate an industrial dishwasher within one week
• Ability to follow sanitation processes and maintain cleanliness standards
• Experience operating an industrial dishwasher and kitchen sanitation preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
• Experience in industrial food production preferred
• Prior experience in a long-term care facility a plus

Physical Requirements

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, and fine hand coordination
• Pushing and pulling, with or without the aid of mechanical devices
• Ability to distinguish smells and temperatures
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards
• Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols

Benefits

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• Additional benefits available

About Pavilion Healthcare

Pavilion Healthcare provides long- and short-term skilled nursing care with a commitment to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family. We aim to exceed expectations by meeting individual preferences and needs, helping each guest feel at home and achieve optimal health outcomes.