Dietary Aide

Cedar Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Cedartown (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Cedartown, GA is seeking qualified individuals to join our Dietary Kitchen as Dietary Aides. The positions include day and evening shifts, full-time and part-time schedules, with a requirement to work every other weekend.

Responsibilities include assisting in all dietary department tasks, maintaining food safety, portioning and serving meals, and keeping a clean, organized kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dietary department in healthcare is preferred.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts.
• Maintain professional and respectful interactions with residents and staff.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all dietary department functions, including preparing and pre-portioning food.
• Handle food using proper safety techniques according to policies.
• Ensure proper quantity of food is pre-portioned per planned menu.
• Pre-portion and distribute food according to diet orders and resident preferences.
• Ensure proper temperatures of food during preparation and service.
• Prepare and serve meals promptly.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ensure meals are served according to established schedules.
• Label, date, and store food per policies.
• Wash dishes, utensils, etc., according to policies.
• Store dishes and utensils to prevent contamination and ensure availability for next meal.
• Assist in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food and supplies.

Skills

Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

Cedar Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center -

Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehab is seeking qualified individuals to join the Family in our Dietary Kitchen as Dietary Aides.

Positions Available:

Day Shift and Evening shift, full time and part time

You MUST be able to work every other weekend.

• Assist in all dietary department functions, including preparing and pre-portioning food, such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other items assigned by the supervisor, for therapeutic diets according to the planned menu.
• Handle food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies and regulations
• Ensure the proper quantity of food is pre-portioned as directed.
• Pre-portion and distribute food according to the planned menu, the resident's food preferences, and diet order.
• Ensure the proper temperature of food during preparation and distribution.
• Prepares and serves food promptly.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ensure meals and snacks are sent from the kitchen or serving area according to established time schedules.
• Labels, dates, and stores food properly according to established policies.
• Wash dishes, utensils, etc., according to established policies.
• Store dishes, pots, utensils, etc., in the proper location to prevent contamination and ensure items are readily available for the next meal.
• Assist in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food and supplies as indicated by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a dietary department in a hospital or skilled nursing facility environment preferred.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during work hours.
• Maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel.
• Relate and work well with all disabled and elderly residents and
• Interact professionally and respectfully with residents, family members, co-workers, and supervisors.
• SERV Safe Certification is a plus