Dietary Aide

Southminster; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6% 403B retirement match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Free Employee Assistance Program

Generous PTO for FT team members

On-site fitness, consignment and phamr

Bi-weekly pay-direct deposit

Job summary

Southminster in Charlotte, NC is seeking a dietary aide to assist with meal preparation, dining services, and resident nourishment. You will work closely with care staff to ensure proper food handling, temperatures, and safe delivery of meals.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to read and write, follow directions, and work calmly under interruptions. We value teamwork, reliability, and compassionate interaction with residents and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to meet time schedules.
• Ability to deal with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, coworkers, and family members.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during the event of a fire, if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meals and feeds residents, monitor feeding and intake.
• Set up trays or dining rooms neatly and accurately.
• Maintain proper temperatures during serving times and for nourishments.
• Assist in meal preparation and kitchen cleanup.
• Ensure safe and hygienic handling of food and equipment.
• Adhere to safety and infection control policies.

Skills

Reading & writing

Time management

Teamwork

Resident interaction

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

long term disability, 403(b), retirement plan

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

• Morning Shift: 6am-2:30pm Monday-Friday, every other weekend
• Afternoon/Evening Shift: 11am-7:30pm Monday-Friday, every other weekend

Dietary Aide Benefits Include:

• Up to 6% matching on our 403B retirement plan
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ LIFE/ Short Term and Long Term Disability (for FT team members)
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO for FT Team Members
• Team Member On-site fitness, consignment and pharmacy
• Bi-weekly pay-direct deposit

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The dietary aide will assist with meal preparation, cleaning of kitchen, cookware and utensils, food and equipment cleanliness, supply and storage and inspection preparation.

• Consistently follows resident care plans, when providing care/assistance.
• Places food on tray or plate according to menu and diet requirements.
• Works the steam table in assigned neighborhood kitchen.
• Sets up trays or dining rooms accurately and in a neat, attractive arrangement.
• Ensures that proper temperatures are maintained during serving times.
• Assures nourishments are kept at proper temperature.
• Handles all food properly and checks that proper temperatures of all foods are maintained and recorded.
• Cleans and sanitizes working area and equipment properly.
• Makes up nourishments, according to diet orders.
• Ensures that all nourishments are delivered at correct time and are properly stored.
• Adapts to working a variety of dietary tasks.
• Demonstrates courtesy and tact in dealing with all residents, nursing staff and other personnel.
• Uses judgment and initiative involving resident, making last minute diet changes and satisfying resident requests.
• Assists with meals and feeds residents, monitors feeding to include passing trays, between meal nourishments, supplements, ice water, measuring intake and output, calorie count, determining percentage of meals eaten.
• Knows and respects the rights of residents, which includes reinforcing and protecting each residents self-image.
• Utilizes resources, materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and attractive environment for residents and coworkers.
• Works effectively as a team member which includes communicating effectively with coworkers, maintaining walking rounds and orientation of new employees.
• Demonstrates dependability by being punctual; maintains scheduled attendance.
• Supports and adheres to safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Conforms to facility dress code.
• Completes other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to meet time schedules.
• Ability to deal with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, co-workers, and family members.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during the event of a fire, if necessary.

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