Full-time Dietary Aide

Job Summary: Assists in the preparation and service of food and performs a variety of cleaning tasks to maintain assigned areas of the kitchen and dining rooms in a sanitary, orderly and attractive condition.

Hours of Work: 6:30 am - 3 pm shift, 64-80 hours/2 week pay period. Every other weekend and holiday rotation, as required by the union contract. Schedule may vary from pay period to pay period.

Starting Wage: $20 - $23/hour, depending on experience

Benefits:

- Company Paid Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance Policies

- 401k Benefits. Available immediately upon hire. Employee eligible to receive up to a 5% match after one year of employment. (Must be 21 Years Old)

- Accrued Paid Time Off

- Rotating Holiday Schedule

- Union Position
Requirements

- Able to follow written and oral instructions and knowledge of, or ability to learn, dietary procedures.

- Good physical and mental health and capable of functions up to the prescribed limits of the position’s physical job demands form.

- Able to work in a geriatric setting being tactful, pleasant and friendly to residents, staff and guests.

- Ability to work independently and be team oriented.
Main Responsibilities

- Assure that the nutritionally related needs of the residents are met/maintained on an individual basis (i.e. dietary orders are being followed, resident likes and dislikes are honored)

- Proactively encourages and supports residents’ rights.

- Assists in food preparation and serving tasks, assembling and portioning foods as assigned.

- May set up and clear dining room tables.

- May transport food/dish carts to and from the campus main kitchen.

- Performs a variety of cleaning tasks including but not limited to washing dishes, kettles and pans; sweeping and washing floors; and cleaning of ranges and other food preparation equipment and food preparation areas.

- Executes all duties in a conscientious manner being aware of safety hazards associated with the position’s work role.

- Attends and participates in the in-service training programs.

- Wears name tag and hair net at all times.

- Reports any problems with equipment, supplies, and chemicals used for cleaning to the Dietary Manger.

- Maintains a clean and orderly environment

- Responsible for helping to maintain the facility in a safe and clean manner by picking up debris on the floors and wiping up spills.

- Reports to work on time, properly groomed according to departmental/facility dress code.