Dietary Aide

Jefferson Operator, LLC; Jefferson City, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental, vision, and prescription drug

Flexible pay options

Education assistance

401K retirement savings

HSA and FSA options

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Jefferson City Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with the preparation and service of meals for residents and staff, following proper food handling and safety techniques and dietary orders. The role emphasizes teamwork, cleanliness, and timely meal delivery in a caring, resident-centered environment.

Responsibilities include portioning and serving meals, maintaining temperatures and logs, stocking and organizing the kitchen, and supporting daily operations while

Qualifications

• Tenth grade or above desirable
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food according to planned menus.
• Maintain food safety and proper temperatures.
• Serve meals following diet orders and preferences.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Assist with inventory and receiving as needed.

Skills

Food safety

Food preparation

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Jefferson City Health and Rehabilitation Center
283 E Broadway Blvd
Jefferson City, TN 37760, USA

Description

Dietary Aide

Facility: Jefferson City Health & Rehabilitation Center

We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why Choose Jefferson City Health & Rehab?

• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options

Summary:
The Dietary Aide assists with the preparation and service of food using proper food handling and food safety techniques for residents, as well as employees and special events, while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Qualifications:
Education:

• Tenth grade or above desirable

Licenses/Certification:

• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county of facility.

Experience:

Job Functions:

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food (such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other items) for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu for meals and snacks, as well as employees and special events using proper food handling/safety techniques.
• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items and ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Ensures that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas according to established time schedules.
• Ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared and/or pre-portioned withinestablished time schedules.
• Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service and records temperatures of food.
• Serves resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with the planned menu, the resident’s diet order, and food preferences.
• Labels, dates, and stores food properly.
• Ensures that refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range and records temperatures on appropriate logs and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Washes dishes, etc. according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing and records water temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs. Reports any problems with proper water temperature or sanitizer to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food and performs cleaning assignments utilizing the proper cleaning chemicals.
• Ensures that dishes, etc. are readily available for the next meal, stores dishes, etc. in the proper location.
• Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, supplies, etc. as indicated by the supervisor.
• Ensures that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. is always available. Reports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Operates and maintains equipment in a clean and safe operating condition according to manufacturer and supervisory direction and reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly.
• Makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding improvements in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc. to enhance the quality of the food service.
• Works as a team member and interacts appropriately in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors.
• Performs othertasksas assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.

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