Dietary Aide

About the role

We are currently seeking a Diet Aide to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Pick up menus from each resident and assist in filling them out according to diet breakdown sheets.
• Tally menus and prepare tally sheets with high accuracy.
• Deliver cart to prospective floor/area and distribute prepared trays to resident tables or rooms.
• Call diets and check trays with high 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.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager on duty.
• Absorb responsibility for self-safety and immediate work environment.
• Attend annual in-service on body mechanics, right-to-know laws, and fire and safety procedures.
• Maintain a professional image to all residents and guests.

Qualifications

• Must be 15 years of age or older.
• Possess an understanding of the different therapeutic diets offered.
• Able to interact well with residents.
• Possess the ability to check trays with high accuracy and efficiency.
• Willingness to cross train, understand and perform other roles and responsibilities within the department.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50lb.

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 one-half paid for all hours worked on six major holidays.