Dietary Aide

Hours: 3pm–6pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Benefits

• Hourly pay with paid meal breaks and complimentary food for Dining Service staff
• Scholarship Program / Education Assistance
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Benefits available with a minimum of 30 hours per week (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability)
• Retirement Savings with company match
• Generous Earned Time Program
• Time-and-a-half paid for all hours worked on six major holidays

Responsibilities

• Pick up menus from each resident and assist those who need help filling them out according to diet breakdown sheets
• Tally menus and prepare tally sheets with a high degree of accuracy
• Deliver cart to prospective floor/area and distribute prepared trays to resident tables or rooms
• Call diets and check trays during trayline with a high degree of accuracy
• Maintain resident files and record all diet changes; report any nutritional concerns to manager on duty
• Perform a variety of dietary tasks including dining room setup/breakdown, meal delivery, dish washing, and cross-train in various dining environments (healthcare, casual, and restaurant-style service for residents and guests)
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager on duty
• Assume responsibility for self-safety and that of the immediate work environment
• Attend annual in-service on body mechanics, right-to-know laws, and fire and safety procedures
• Maintain a professional image with all residents and guests

Qualifications

• Must be 15 years of age or older
• Understanding of the different therapeutic diets offered
• Able to interact well with residents
• Ability to check trays with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Willingness to cross-train and perform other roles and responsibilities within the department
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuing basis
• Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 lb