Dietary Aide

Masonic Homes of California; Covina (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wage replacement

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Masonic Homes of California is seeking a Dietary Aide to provide prompt, courteous meal service and assist residents and guests with tray presentations. The role emphasizes accuracy, neatness, and consistent food service quality across meals.

Responsibilities include following supervisor instructions, setting up trayline equipment, performing meal prep tasks, delivering late trays, maintaining cleanliness, and collaborating with team members. Training is provided on site.

Qualifications

• Able to follow oral and written instruction.
• Experience not necessary; on-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Receives and follows trayline instructions from supervisor as outlines in established policies and procedures.
• Sets up trayline equipment and miscellaneous food items for distribution to residents in the skilled nursing and assisted living sections.
• Performs various preparation tasks related to each meal, including plugging in, breaking down, cleaning and resetting food carts, sorting silverware and placing items on carts as required.
• Prepare late trays attractively and deliver in appropriate area.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly, per written/verbal instructions and posted duties; accomplish weekly cleaning duties.

Skills

Follow oral instructions

On-the-job training provided

Education

Any combination of education/experience for food service

Job description

Job Summary

The Dietary Aide shall be responsible for providing prompt and courteous meal service and assistance to the residents and their guests. Must be responsible for accurate and neat tray presentations. Assures that quality food service is provided at all times.

Pay Range

$18.00-$20.00/hour

Essential Functions

• Receives and follows trayline instructions from supervisor as outlines in established policies and procedures.
• Sets up trayline equipment and miscellaneous food items for distribution to residents in the skilled nursing and assisted living sections.
• Performs various preparation tasks related to each meal to involve plugging in, breaking down, cleaning and resetting food carts, sorting silverware and placing appropriate items on food carts as required.
• Prepare late trays attractively and delivers in appropriate area
• Keep work areas clean and orderly, per written and verbal instructions and posted duties. Accomplishes weekly cleaning duties.
• Handles telephone calls with courtesy and communicates well in the team and the supervisor.
• Polishes silverware.
• Organizes shelves and brings the needed supplies from basement.
• Labels, dates, and covers all food items.
• Maintains good working relationships with co-workers.
• Has regular attendance.
• Complies with all department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and in-services.
• Interacts with residents and co-workers in a positive manner.
• Maintains a neat and clean appearance and practices good personal hygiene.
• Works as a member of a team.
• Contributes to a positive, healthy, and safe work environment.
• Accepts change in a positive manner.
• Performs special cleaning assignments as specified by the Dietary Supervisor.

Skills, Abilities And Experience

• Able to follow oral and written instruction
• Experience not necessary, on-the-job training will be provided.

Educational Requirements/Licenses/Certificates

• Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities to work in food services environment

Benefits

At the Masons of California and its related entities, you will have the opportunity to combine your passion for helping people and high ethical standards with opportunities to advance your career. In return for your skills and passion we offer:

• A work environment focused on teamwork and support for excellent care
• Excellent health, wage replacement, and other benefits for you and your family\'s well-being
• A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan
• Investment in your growth through tuition reimbursement - $1,500 per year