Dietary Aide Job Description:

Title: Dietary Aide

Direct Report: Director of Food/Nutrition

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Food/Nutrition you are responsible for providing the highest quality of care in our 117-bed facility to our residents in a family-like environment. You will interact with residents to ensure that they enjoy their meals and dining experience. You may also be responsible for arranging dining areas and setting tables in a community dining space. Your goal is to provide quality service to our residents.

Qualifications:

• Institutional or restaurant kitchen experience preferred but not required.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Flexible availability, periodically working different shifts based on operational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates, cleans, and sanitizes all related kitchen equipment and dining areas.
• Sweeps /mops dining and kitchen areas.
• Stores supplies and puts orders away in stockroom keeping it neat and orderly.
• Sets up food trays and deliver to units; keeps dining room supplied with coffee and cold drinks.
• Assembles and portions a variety of menu items.
• Records dish machine and food temperatures per policy.
• Assist with the preparation of food for special activities.
• Utilizes pot and pan sink as necessary.
• Attends meetings, training, and in-services as required.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to follow established quality control and infection control procedures and policies set forth by the facility and federal guidelines under the food industry.
• Must be able to work as a team.
• Must be able to read and write the English language.
• Must possess excellent oral and strong written communication skills.
• Must possess excellent time management, organizational, and multitasking skills to complete daily tasks.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have the ability to work in a high-pressure work environment.

NOTE: The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. These statements represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Employees may perform other duties as assigned to meet the operational needs of the facility.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Rotating shift

Work setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Ability to Relocate:

• Waymart, PA 18472: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person