Dietary Assistant (Assisted Living)

Responsibilities

• Assure adherence to food preparation/sanitation practices and policies in a safe environment.
• Serve the diet prescribed by residents' physicians according to the menu of the day.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Dietary Services.

Essential Functions

• Communicate effectively with residents and staff in English.
• Read and write English.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds unassisted.
• Visual observation and ability to hear emergency systems and resident needs.
• Physical abilities to turn, stoop, bend, stretch, stand for prolonged periods, and use equipment competently.
• Respond to emergencies such as resident choking, evacuation during fires, and assisting residents.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Two years experience in the food service industry preferred.

Qualifications

• Required annual Tuberculosis (TB) testing and Annual Health Assessment.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply standards of sanitary food preparation.
• Required references and criminal record check.
• Competent in using food preparation equipment such as slicers, grinders, mixers, dishwashers, garbage disposals, stoves, coffee makers, etc.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to follow safety protocols.
• Physical stamina and dexterity.
• Emergency response capability.
• Sanitary food preparation knowledge.

Benefits

• Eligible for 403B with Employer Match.
• Robust Employee Assistant Program.
• Staff Recognition Program.
• Employee Discount Program.

Pay

The pay range for this opportunity is $16.00 - $16.30 per hour.

Schedule

Varying schedule available.