Dietary Aide (Part Time)

Sandstone of Tucson is a 240-bed skilled nursing facility that holds compassion and dedication at the heart of our company. We are committed to delivering personalized, professional, and expert-level care to every resident. Sandstone of Tucson is looking for individuals who possess passion and initiative to provide excellent service to everyone who walks through our doors. If you are looking to join a team that values your individuality and wants to see you grow, apply to Sandstone of Tucson today!

We are looking for DIETARY AIDES to join our stellar team!

Schedule: Part-time

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review, prepare & serve meals in accordance with planned menus with standardized recipes & special diet orders.
• Prepare & serve residents' nutritional bedtime snacks as well as substitute foods for residents who refuse foods served. Also, ensure food, etc., is prepared in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean & safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment & supplies are maintained.
• Dietary Aide must also ensure the facility’s standards on Infection Control Precautions are being followed when performing daily tasks.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures, assuring that utensils, etc., are readily available for the next meal.
• Prepare & deliver snacks, etc., as instructed/see the attached job duties. Deliver food carts and trays to designated areas. Serve food and drinks in the dining room as instructed.
• Sweeping & mopping floors in the kitchen/dish room as instructed by the supervisor.
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must maintain the care & use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition & enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing food practices.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergencies.
  
  
  

If you are interested in this great opportunity, apply today!