Dietary Aide

Covenant Living; Bixby (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join their team. In this vital role, you will prepare and deliver nutritious meals while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. You will work closely with Dietitians and medical staff to cater to the specific dietary needs of patients. This position requires strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to working with senior residents. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and more. If you are passionate about nutrition and care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays

403(b) with a 3% employer match

Fitness center use at most facilities

Tuition assistance and scholarships

Employee assistance program

Legal services, home/auto insurance

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Must effectively communicate with residents and staff.
• Requires attention to detail and adherence to safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and meal service under guidance.
• Deliver food and maintain cleanliness in dining areas.
• Follow sanitation guidelines and provide customer service.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Ability to follow safety practices

Time management

Compassion and patience

Education

High school diploma

Current Food Handler’s Permit

Training in Servsafe

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!

The Dietary Aide, or Nutrition Aide, is responsible for preparing and delivering healthy meals and ensuring that patients have the proper foods based on their needs. They work closely with Dietitians, providing them details on allergies or restrictions to create plans accordingly.

Prepare food according to instructions while adhering strictly to safety and health standards. Uses strong attention to detail for all meal preparation to ensure patients receive appropriate food and nutritional needs. Applies effective communication skills since they work directly with patients, Dietitians, and other medical professionals.

Dietary Aides work with patients to ensure they get the nutrition they need throughout the day, guided by a lead Dietitian or Chef who oversees the distribution of food and drinks to patients throughout the shift.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service, including serving food under the guidance of the Chef or Dietitian.
2. Deliver dishes, trays, and designated times and rooms.
3. Assist in setting up and clearing up dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order, including dish, tray, trash, and leftover removals.
4. Follow all sanitation guidelines, federal/state regulations, and Senior Living/Healthcare requirements. Maintain cleanliness of prep items.
5. Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled and/or needed.
6. Provide customer service and hospitality during nutrition delivery.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Required Degree: High school diploma

Certificate(s):

• Current Food Handler’s Permit is required.
• Training in Servsafe is beneficial.

Experience:

• Desired is one (1) year of food service experience including serving/waiting tables, cleaning and kitchen sanitation protocols, basic food/meal prep is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written, English) with residents and staff.
• Must be able to read and understand written instructions and follow safety practices.
• Must be cordial and congenial with residents.
• Must be dependable, detail oriented, organized, and have good follow through.
• Must be able to work within standard policy and procedures and work with limited direct supervision.
• Must be able to handle various tasks and functions.
• Must be able to react calmly in emergency situations.
• Must show patience and compassion to senior adults.
• Must be considerate of resident's comfort, safety, security, and belongings.
• Demonstrate the ability to set and establish priorities.
• Manages time efficiently.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintains a well-groomed appearance that complies with organizational and State food code standards. Ability to adhere to dress code and kitchen uniform requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and understanding of food safety, sanitation, preparation and serving principles.
• Ability to work with all people and must have the ability to get along and socialize with them, including employees, residents, families, visitors, vendors, other health care professionals, and the community at large.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to lift or carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, pulling/pushing, and extended periods walking and/or standing.
• May be required to stand, sit, twist, bend, squat, kneel, or crouch when performing job duties.
• Must possess adequate sight and hearing to meet the responsibilities of this position.

For full-time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits:
• Life, AD&D
• Tuition assistance and scholarships
• Employee assistance program
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
• Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.