Dietary Aide

Generations Healthcare; Atwater (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Anberry Nursing and Rehab, Atwater is seeking a Dietary Aide to support food service operations in a skilled nursing environment. The role involves assisting with meal preparation, tray setup, serving meals, and maintaining sanitation according to policy.

This full-time position on the PM shift (11:00 AM–7:30 PM) may include some AM shifts (6:00 AM–2:30 PM). Pay ranges from $18.95 to $20.09 per hour, with background check and pre-employment screening required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must possess the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with residents, staff and public.
• Must maintain sanitation and order in food service areas.
• Willingness to adapt to new methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food service with policies and procedures.
• Work with Dietitian/Director of Food Services as needed.
• Serve meals in a timely manner and assist with cleaning duties.
• Set up meal trays, carts and dining areas as instructed.
• Assist cook in meal preparation and check diet trays.

Skills

English literacy

Teamwork

Communication

Following instructions

Job description

Anberry Nursing and Rehab, Atwater

Dietary Aide- $18.95- $20.09 per hour

Fulltime PM Shift, 11AM-7:30PM with the possibility of helping with some AM shifts (6am-2:30p)

Company Description:

Generations Healthcare is in search of a Dietary Aide to join our team. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility has an outstanding reputation in the healthcare industry with an excellent rating for quality patient care. We are committed to providing kind, competent and compassionate services to those entrusted to our care and an enjoyable work environment for our staff. If you are passionate about helping residents meet their full potential, then this is the right place for you.

Job Description:

The primary role of the Dietary Aide is to provide assistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

Essential Duties (include but are not limited to):

• Work with the facility's Dietitian/ Director of Food Services as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.


• Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.


• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter‑department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.


• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.


• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.


• Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.


• Assist cook in preparing meals.


• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.


• Obtain food supplies for next meal.


• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.


• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.


• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.


• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.


• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.


• Must maintain the care and 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 possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate

Please note: This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre‑employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.