Dietary Aide

Cypress Skilled Nursing; Cedartown (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehab is seeking qualified individuals to join the Family in our Dietary Kitchen as Dietary Aides. Day and Evening shifts are available, with full-time and part-time options. You must be able to work every other weekend.

Assist in dietary department functions, prepare and pre-portion food for therapeutic diets, and ensure proper safety and hygiene practices. Roles involve serving meals on schedule, maintaining a clean workspace, and collaborating with staff and residents.

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in all dietary department functions, including preparing and pre-portioning food for therapeutic diets.
• Handle food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to policies.
• Ensure proper quantity of food is pre-portioned and served per menu and diet orders.
• Prepare and serve food promptly and maintain a clean, safe kitchen area.
• Ensure meals and snacks are sent on time from kitchen or serving area.
• Label, date, and store food properly; assist receiving and storing invoices as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Dietary department experience

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Job description

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

YouMUSTbe 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