What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at Patapsco Healthcare?
Staff Dietary Aide
Patapsco Healthcare is looking for someone energetic to fill a dietary aide role in a skilled nursing facility setting. Our ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and committed to maintaining high standards. Working with our company, you can expect flexible shifts, PTO, overtime pay, and a competitive salary. Limited opportunities available, apply today!
Benefits: 401k, health, life, vision, and dental insurance, 20 total days PTO (paid time off) in the first year, flexible schedule, overtime pay, DailyPay, premium holiday pay, disability insurance, wellness plans, sign-on bonus for full-time nursing employees, discount programs, employee referral bonus, and stability in the strong leadership/management team who strives & achieves customer service excellence with dedicated staff qualifications.
Duties may include, but not limited to:
- Assisting in identified aspects of food preparation
- Handling food and equipment responsibly according to sanitation policies and procedures
- Delivering food carts, trays, etc. to designated areas as instructed by supervisor
- Providing an enhanced dining service, serving meals in dining rooms and preparing and delivering snacks as directed
- Assisting in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures
- The dietary aide is responsible for cleanliness of work areas, sanitary handling of food, equipment, and utensils and for processing the requests of residents accurately.
- Above all, ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes rights
Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED Required
- Safe-Serve Certification Required
- Previous food service aide experience is helpful
- Possess working knowledge of the methods and techniques of handling and serving food and sanitation practices relating to food handling
- Ability to follow diet lists, portion food as specified and serve food in an appetizing manner
- Possess the ability to positively interact with everyone from residents to government agencies and the general public
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
Physical Requirements: Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet, stand on feet for more than 6 hours a day. (Not a complete list)
Preferred Skills: Dietary experience in a long-term care setting preferred, but not required.
Patapsco Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a drug-free workplace.