Dietary Aide

The Terrace of Delray Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Terrace of Delray Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in all food functions in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responsibilities include reviewing, preparing, and serving meals, providing snacks, and maintaining sanitation and infection control standards in kitchen and dining areas.

They should also perform dishwashing, deliver trays, and support daily operations under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and keep work areas clean and sanitary.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm when working with residents.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare & serve meals per planned menus and recipes, including special diets.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of the department and comply with infection control.
• Perform dishwashing and cleaning; deliver snacks, carts, and trays as instructed.
• Assist with sweeping/mopping floors in kitchen/dish room as directed by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Food service basics

Job description

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SUMMARY:

The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review, prepare & serve meals in accordance with planned menus with standardized recipes & special diet orders. Prepare & serve residents nutritional bedtime snacks as well as substitute foods for residents who refuse foods served. Also ensure food, etc., is prepared in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean & safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment & supplies are maintained. Dietary Aide must also ensure the facility’s standards on Infection Control Precautions are being followed when performing daily tasks.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures assuring that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal.
• Prepare & deliver snacks, etc., as instructed. Deliver food carts, trays to designated areas. Serve food and drinks in the dining room as instructed. Sweeping & mopping floors in the kitchen/dish room as instructed by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must maintain the care & use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition & enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing food practices.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

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Terrace of Delray is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.