Dietary Aide

Valley Pines Senior Living is hiring Dietary Aides!

Part Time positions available

Valley Pines is a Cardinal Senior Living community located at 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

A Dietary Aide is responsible for dining room set up for meal presentation, delivery of meals to residents, cleaning of dishes, glassware & flatware in the work area. 

Essential Functions- Job Duties: The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the following duties:

• Work with coworkers in a team environment that promotes positive service qualities and respect for residents. 
• Assists coworkers in preparation of food in accordance with directions and standards. 
• Assists in tray assembly according to dietary requirements.
• Serves food and drinks to residents.
• Assists residents with food consumption when needed (i.e., cutting food, buttering bread, pouring beverages, delivering trays to tables, etc).
• Removes dirty dishes from the dining room and cleans tables/areas. Scrapes dishes, loads and operates dishwasher, and washes/scrubs pots and pans as needed.
• Perform cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, cleaning surfaces, and vacuuming, to maintain a safe and sanitary work area.
• Make sure any unused food items are covered, labeled, dated, and stored in the refrigerator/freezer.
• Restocks prep and service areas as needed to maintain an organized work area.
• Performs additional tasks necessary as directed by the Executive Chef or designated person in charge.

Secondary Functions- Job Duties: The following are secondary to the essential functions listed above:

• Promotes and encourages individualized resident independence while maintaining resident dignity, individuality, confidentiality, and following infection control policies.
• Transports food carts to and from dining areas.
• Prepares and gathers nourishments according to the standards and delivers to dining areas.
• Assists in the preparation and service of catering and special dining events.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, projects, special events, committees, and mandatory training as appropriate. Completes competency evaluations for training as required by the state or as assigned by their immediate supervisor, HR Director, or Executive Director.
• Follow all applicable state regulations.

 Job Requirements

Education & Knowledge Requirements- Specific education, certification, and licensure:

• Minimum of sixteen (16) years of age (must provide appropriate work documentation)

Essential Job-Related Experience/Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently
• Ability to lift fifty(50) pounds and move lifted items three(3) to four(4) feet
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop and reach frequently
• Knowledge of kitchen safety practices and accident prevention
• Knowledge of basic sanitation, food preparation, and the maintenance of kitchen and food service areas

Preferred Job-Related Experience/Abilities/Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Experience working in a healthcare setting preferred