Dietary Aide

Cardinal Senior Living LLC; Greeleyville (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Autumn House Williamsburg, a Cardinal Senior Living community, is hiring a Dietary Aide / Cook to assist with dining room setup, meal delivery to residents, and kitchen cleaning.

The role requires tray assembly, serving meals, helping residents with eating, and maintaining sanitary work areas per safety standards. Evening and weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move items 3–4 feet.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and bend or reach as needed.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety practices and sanitation.
• Familiarity with infection control policies is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dining room set up for meal presentation.
• Deliver meals to residents and assist with eating as needed.
• Assist in tray assembly according to dietary requirements.
• Serve food and beverages to residents in a courteous manner.
• Maintain sanitary work areas; clean dishes and kitchen surfaces.
• Restock prep and service areas; support Executive Chef as needed.
• Follow state regulations and participate in required trainings.

Skills

English fluency

Lifting 50 lbs

Standing for long periods

Kitchen safety practices

Sanitation knowledge

Infection prevention basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Dietary Aide

Williamsburg, MI, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1154

Autumn House Williamsburg is hiring Dietary Aide / Cook!

Autumn House is a Cardinal Senior Living community located at 4354 Mount Hope Rd., Williamsburg, MI 49690.

A Dietary Aide / Cook is responsible for dining room set up for meal presentation and preparation, delivery of meals to residents, cleaning of dishes, glassware & flatware in the work area.

Essential Functions- Job Duties:The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the following duties:

• Work with coworkers in a team environment that promotes positive service qualities and respect for residents.


• Assists coworkers in preparation of food in accordance with directions and standards.


• Assists in tray assembly according to dietary requirements.


• Serves food and drinks to residents.


• Assists residents with food consumption when needed (i.e., cutting food, buttering bread, pouring beverages, delivering trays to tables, etc).


• Removes dirty dishes from the dining room and cleans tables/areas. Scrapes dishes, loads and operates dishwasher, and washes/scrubs pots and pans as needed.


• Perform cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, cleaning surfaces, and vacuuming, to maintain a safe and sanitary work area.


• Make sure any unused food items are covered, labeled, dated, and stored in the refrigerator/freezer.


• Restocks prep and service areas as needed to maintain an organized work area.


• Performs additional tasks necessary as directed by the Executive Chef or designated person in charge.

Secondary Functions- Job Duties:The following are secondary to the essential functions listed above:

• Promotes and encourages individualized resident independence while maintaining resident dignity, individuality, confidentiality, and following infection control policies.


• Transports food carts to and from dining areas.


• Prepares and gathers nourishments according to the standards and delivers to dining areas.


• Assists in the preparation and service of catering and special dining events.


• Attend and participate in staff meetings, projects, special events, committees, and mandatory training as appropriate. Completes competency evaluations for training as required by the state or as assigned by their immediate supervisor, HR Director, or Executive Director.


• Follow all applicable state regulations.

Job Requirements

Every other weekend and every other Holiday

Essential Job-Related Experience/Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently


• Ability to lift fifty(50) pounds and move lifted items three(3) to four(4) feet


• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop and reach frequently


• Knowledge of kitchen safety practices and accident prevention


• Knowledge of basic sanitation, food preparation, and the maintenance of kitchen and food service areas

Preferred Job-Related Experience/Abilities/Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred


• Experience working in a healthcare setting preferred

Cardinal Senior Living LLC is an equal opportunity employer.