Dietary Aide

Cypress Skilled Nursing; Cedartown (GA); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 20,664,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehab is seeking qualified individuals to join the Family in our Dietary Kitchen as Dietary Aides. We offer Day and Evening shifts, with full-time and part-time opportunities, and require availability to work every other weekend.

Responsibilities include preparing and portioning meals, ensuring food safety, maintaining clean work areas, and supporting residents with their dietary needs. A caring attitude and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dietary department in a hospital or skilled nursing facility is preferred.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently.
• Relate and work well with elderly residents and staff.
• Interact professionally with residents and family members.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all dietary department functions, including preparing and pre-portioning food per menu.
• Handle food using proper food handling and safety techniques.
• Pre-portion and distribute food according to menu and diet orders.
• Ensure proper temperatures of food during preparation and distribution.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Label, date, and store food properly and assist with receiving invoices.

Skills

Food safety

Team player

Flexibility

Resident relations

Attention to detail

Tools

SERV Safe Certification

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. 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