Dietary Aide

Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to support our dining services for residents. This role offers both full-time and part-time schedules, with responsibilities spanning food preparation support, meal service, and maintaining cleanliness of dining areas.

The ideal candidate will follow therapeutic diets, deliver meals promptly, and help ensure food presentation meets high standards while upholding sanitation and safety policies in a

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Able to follow oral and written directions.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of dining areas.
• Inspect dietary service areas for sanitation and safety.
• Be patient, cheerful, and enthusiastic.
• Willing to handle residents with appropriate maturity.
• Able to adopt new methods into dietary practices.
• Interact tactfully with staff, residents, families and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Follow therapeutic diet cards as ordered by the physician.
• Ensure proper serving temperature of food and beverages.
• Deliver meals on a timely basis.
• Maintain visual appeal of food and emphasize garnishes.
• Adhere to daily nourishment lists and stock nourishment stations.
• Assist the cook in monitoring meal serving times.
• Adhere to sanitation and storage policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned by the dining director.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Food service

Teamwork

Job description

Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island

Dietary Aide

Full time and Part Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Dietary Aide to join our team a. As a Dietary Aide, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional dining experiences for our residents. If you are passionate about food service and customer satisfaction, we encourage you to apply for this part-time and full-time opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Follow therapeutic diet cards as ordered by the physician
• Ensure proper serving temperature of food and beverages
• Deliver meals on a timely basis
• Maintain visual appeal of food and emphasize the use of garnishes
• Adhere to daily nourishment lists and stock nourishment stations
• Assist the cook in monitoring meal serving times
• Adhere to sanitation and storage policies and procedures
• Perform other duties assigned by the dining director

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able to follow oral and written communication
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and maintain the appearance of dining service areas
• Must perform regular inspections of dietary services areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm
• Must be willing to handle residents based on their current maturity level
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing dietary practices
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public

About Us:

We are a leading provider of senior living and care services, dedicated to helping our residents live their best lives. Our team of seasoned professionals is committed to providing the highest standards of care and service to our residents and their families. We offer a range of services, including assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, nursing, memory care, and long-term care, all designed to meet the unique needs of each individual.