Dietary Aide - Skilled Nursing Facility

About the role

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. This position is responsible for providing assistance in all food service functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures. This position reports to the Director of Dining Services but may take direction from all pertinent management personnel.

Responsibilities

• Follow and perform duties in adherence to Senior Lifestyle Corporation Dining Policy and Procedures according to the Dining Services Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures and ensures that foods follow prescribed modified or therapeutic diets, nutrition/hydration requirements and resident preferences.
• Assist or serve meals as necessary and in a timely manner assuring that they are palatable and appetizing in appearance as well as accurate in content to the resident. This will include resident room service as well as service to designated dining areas.
• Setup, deliver, and verify accuracy of meal trays, food carts, and dining areas as instructed.
• Upon meal completion team member will remove all soiled items/equipment and deliver to the dishwashing area.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary for each meal period.
• Assist department in obtaining proper food supplies for the next meal.
• Assist cooks in preparation of menu items.
• Prepare and deliver snacks and other items as instructed and assist in inventory control and stocking.
• All Dietary Department personnel should follow safety precautions to prevent accidents in food preparation according to our accident prevention in food preparation and prevention of back injury policy.
• Perform kitchen utility duties such as, but not