What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide/Server position at Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dietary Aide/Server to join our healthcare facility’s dietary department. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in food service, with experience working in assisted living, nursing homes, or hospital environments. This role requires excellent customer service skills, attention to dietary requirements, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation. As a vital member of our team, you will ensure residents and patients receive nutritious, well-presented meals in a respectful and timely manner, contributing to their overall well-being and comfort.
Duties
- Assist with meal preparation and food production, ensuring adherence to dietary guidelines and nutritional standards.
- Serve meals to residents or patients with professionalism, courtesy, and attention to individual dietary needs.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dining areas, kitchen equipment, and food handling surfaces in compliance with health regulations.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during meal service and food preparation activities.
- Follow proper manual handling and safe lifting practices when moving heavy trays or supplies to prevent injury.
- Adhere strictly to food safety protocols, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
- Support the dietary department by assisting with inventory management, restocking supplies, and ensuring proper documentation of food handling activities.
- Work collaboratively with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to accommodate special dietary requirements for residents or patients with specific health conditions.
Requirements
- Prior experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or the food industry is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of food preparation techniques, serving protocols, and kitchen safety standards.
- Familiarity with operating kitchen equipment such as ovens, dishwashers, and serving carts.
- Understanding of dietary requirements for geriatric or medically compromised populations.
- Strong time management skills to efficiently handle meal service schedules in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
- Basic math skills for portion control and inventory management purposes.
- Certification in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) preferred; training can be provided if necessary.
- Commitment to workplace safety practices including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe lifting techniques.
Join our team dedicated to providing nutritious meals with compassion and professionalism—making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve!
Pay: $15.50 - $16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $16