Dietary Aide

Continuum Healthcare Inc.; Exeter Township (Berks County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuum Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Dietary Aide for a long-term care facility in the area. Flexible and evening hours available, with great benefits and work environment. You will assist with meal service and basic kitchen duties.

Responsibilities include dishes, cleaning, serving meals, restocking supplies, and following safety and sanitation guidelines. Strong communication and multitasking skills are valued, as are the ability to work with residents and families.

Qualifications

• Experience providing quality resident services and evaluating resident satisfaction.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and handle emergencies as they arise.
• Working knowledge of sanitary practices relating to food handling.
• Good communication skills interacting with residents and families.
• Ability to identify problems and suggest corrections.
• Must perform dishwashing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Run dishes and silverware through dish machine and provide excellent resident service within guidelines.
• Clean and maintain equipment and areas designated by management.
• Keep sufficient supply of china, silverware, trays, cups and glasses during service periods.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Sanitation

Job description

Dietary Aide

Long-Term Care Facility

Flexible and Evening Hours Available

Great benefits and work environment

Responsibilities of Dietary Aide:

• Run dishes and silverware through dish machine following proper procedures and provides excellent resident service within established guidelines
• Clean and maintain certain equipment and areas as designated by management
• Keep sufficient supply of china, silverware, trays, cups and glasses during service periods.
• Serves meals to residents in dining areas in accordance with established portion control procedures that are appetizing in appearance
• May be required to complete daily cleaning assignments that include but are not limited to cleaning up spilled food, drinks and broken dishes, unloading dishwasher and removing empty bottles and disposing of trash
• Participates in the departmental cleaning and recycling program
• Disposes of food and waste in accordance with facility / state guidelines

Requirements of Dietary Aide:

• Experience providing quality resident services including needs assessment, meeting quality standards, and evaluation of resident's satisfaction
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, has ability to prioritize work and resolve emergencies as they may occur
• Working knowledge of sanitary practices relating to food handling
• Good communication skills and ability to effectively interact with others (residents and families)
• Ability to identify and report problems associated with the daily work routine and provide suggestions for correction of those problems
• Must perform dishwashing tasks