POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Performs a variety of tasks usually not requiring cooking skills in the preparation, service, and clean up for meals served to patients and staff in the nursing center and other special events.

GENERAL DUTIES

Assists cook as directed by the food service director

Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures

Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entrée foods into dishes; pours beverages

Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

The dietary aide candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to read and understand English for business necessity.

Basic understanding of sanitation, organization and safety.

Prior experience in food service preferred.

Prior experience in long-term care preferred.

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center offers a career advancement program that trains aspiring Cooks or Food Service Directors/ Certified Dietary Managers that have an interest in working in the food and healthcare industry. 

BENEFITS

· 401K

· Annual evaluations

· Dental insurance

· Disability insurance

· Electronic documentation

· Employee appreciation events

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Modified Comp

· Paid time off

· Tuition reimbursement

· Vision insurance