Part Time Dietary Aide

Description

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: As scheduled, mostly 4-8 pm shift; may include weekdays, holidays and evenings. Per union contract, every other weekend is required.  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

Salary : $20 - $23