Dietary Aide

Bluegrass Health Partners; Burkesville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RN Student Loan Payback Program

401(k) Retirement Plan with company

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Long-Term Disability

Health, Vision, & Dental

Short-Term Disability

Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital

Job summary

Bluegrass Health Partners in Kentucky seeks a part-time Dietary Aide to support dietary services on day and evening shifts. The role involves assisting in menu planning, preparing meals, and ensuring dietary safety and quality for residents.

You will work with the Cook, respond to dietary emergencies, and help maintain equipment and cleanliness while adhering to sanitary regulations. Competitive benefits apply, with eligibility based on status.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by physicians and ensure food is available for cooks.
• Recognize and respond to dietary emergencies, document observations and outcomes.
• Complete forms and reports to assure control of equipment and supplies.
• Assist in developing methods to determine quality and quantity of food served.
• Meet with the Dietary Supervisor to identify and improve service and food safety for residents.
• Assist the Cook in food preparation and serve meals per portion control procedures.
• Inspect diet trays for accuracy, portioning, presentation, and overall kitchen/dietary area upkeep and safety.
• Operate dishwasher and maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment; report disrepair.

Skills

Dietary assistance

Menu planning support

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our facility is currently seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to join our dietary team. This opportunity is available on both day and evening shifts. Our facility is comprised of professionals dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of life for those served while encouraging the support of family, friends, and community. It’s more than a job- it’s an opportunity to be part of a family that deeply influences the lives of our residents on a daily basis. With a culture that is centered on teamwork and a mission to provide the highest quality care in a residential setting, you will find a sense of belonging and purpose.

Schedule:

• Various shifts available
• Part-time

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Cook to implement recommended changes, assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by attending physicians, and assure that food is available for preparation by cooks.
• Recognize and respond to dietary emergencies, and document observations, interventions and outcomes.
• Complete forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc. to assure control of equipment and supplies.
• Assist in developing methods to determine quality and quantity of food served.
• Meet with the Dietary Supervisor to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and the improvement of services, and assure that food service is properly maintained to meet the needs of residents.
• Assist the Cook in preparation of food.
• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in accordance with portion control procedures, as well as for therapeutic diets in accordance with scheduled menus and sanitary regulations.
• Inspect diet trays to assure accuracy, portion control, appealing layout, etc., and evaluate kitchen and dietary area, etc. for upkeep, supply control, cleanliness and safety.
• Operate the dishwasher, clean the kitchen area and equipment.
• Report disrepair of dietary equipment, supplies, etc.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Employee Benefits:

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Because we value each and every employee, we are proud to offer the following benefits:

• RN Student Loan Payback Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Health, Vision, & Dental
• Short-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity Plans

Note: Benefit eligibility depends on employment status.

Equal Opportunity Employer.