Dietary Aide, Full-Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service, including serving food under the guidance of the Chef or Dietitian.
• Deliver dishes, trays, and designated times and rooms.
• Absorb and relay patient-specific dietary needs and restrictions to the Dietitian.
• Set up and clear up dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order.
• Handle dish, tray, and trash removals.
• Follow all sanitation guidelines, federal / state regulations, and Senior Living / Healthcare requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness of prep items.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled and/or needed.
• Provide customer service and hospitality during nutrition delivery.

Education And Work Experience

• Required: High school diploma.
• Desired: One (1) year of food service experience including serving/waiting tables, cleaning and kitchen sanitation protocols, basic food/meal prep.
• Certificate(s): Current Food Handler’s Permit is required. Training in Servsafe is beneficial.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and follow safety practices.
• Cordial and congenial demeanor with residents.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, organized, and good follow-through.
• Ability to work within standard policies and procedures, and with limited supervision.
• Ability to handle various tasks and functions.
• Calmness in emergency situations.
• Patience and compassion towards senior adults.
• Consideration for resident's comfort, safety, security, and belongings.
• Ability to set and establish priorities.
• Time management and efficiency.
• Work area maintenance.
• Appearance and adherence to dress code and kitchen uniform requirements.
• Knowledge of and understanding of food safety, sanitation, preparation, and serving principles.
• Ability to work with all people and get along with them.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• May be required to lift or carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, pulling / pushing, and extended periods of standing, sitting, twisting, bending, squatting, kneeling, or crouching.
• Must possess adequate sight and hearing to meet the responsibilities of this position.

Compensation

Pay Range: $15.28 - $19.83 per hour.

Reasonable Pay Estimate: A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $15.28 - $19.83 per hour. Numerous factors are considered in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full-time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid group term life and disability.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays.
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match.
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Voluntary benefits: Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarships.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program.
• Pet Insurance.

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org. Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.