Dietary Aide

The Village at Germantown, Inc.; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village at Germantown, Inc. is seeking a Dietary Aide to courteously prepare and serve meals for residents and guests in the dining rooms.

You will maintain a clean, orderly work area and assist with special events, while creating a positive image for the community through direct resident contact. You will follow diet menus, ensure proper food storage and sanitation, and participate in training and staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, follow written/verbal directions to accomplish tasks.
• Must relate positively to residents and families and work cooperatively with staff.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Must meet local health regulations and pass required examinations.
• Must be capable of performing essential functions with/without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks in dining rooms with portion control and sanitation.
• Ensure food and supplies are available for next meals and manage inventory.
• Maintain positive and courteous behavior with residents, guests, and staff.
• Attend training, participate in staff meetings, and assist in orientation of new staff.
• Perform pre-opening and closing checklist duties as assigned.
• Set tables and maintain work stations in proper order.
• Take food and beverage orders and provide service to residents and guests.

Skills

Reading & writing

Resident interaction

Attendance

Health & safety compliance

Job description

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nutrition Services, the Dietary Aide is to courteously and professional prepare and serve all residents’ and their guests’ meals in the dining rooms. Maintains a neat and orderly work area and informs their Supervisor of food needs and resident questions and concerns that he/she is unable to answer. Sets up, serves and breaks down special functions. Is a key person in public relations for the community due to the direct contact with residents and guests.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the food preparation and serving of meals and snacks; use portion control procedures; responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and floors, dishes and utensils; Responsible in checking final product for menu and diet preferences and accuracy; ensure proper storage of foods and supplies; adhere to universal precautions and sanitary, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Ensure that food and supplies are available for the next meals and in inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies, and report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents.
• Consistently projects positive, cooperative, self-motivated and courteous behaviors to all residents, family members, visitors, and team members.
• Attend and participate in training, educational activities and staff meetings; assist in orientation and training other staff.
• Performs pre-opening and closing checklist duties as assigned.
• Sets tables and maintains work stations in proper order.
• Takes food and beverage orders and provides service to residents and guests in all dining venues.
• Clears dishes from tables during and after meal service.
• Assists with dishwashing and distribution of clean china
• Maintains safe and sanitary conditions of work areas.
• Maintains the facility and department standards for personal hygiene and uniform guidelines.
• Completes all assigned cleaning tasks prior to end of shift.
• Helps to seat residents whenever possible.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, follow written/verbal directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job
• Must be able to relate positively and favorable to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other associates at all levels.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations, and pass post-employment physician exam, if required.
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions, with/without reasonable accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Village at Germantown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.