Dietary Aide

The Pennant Group; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group is seeking a Dietary Aide for our senior living community in Idaho. You will ensure efficient, friendly dining service to residents, staff, and guests, assist with food preparation and presentation, and maintain sanitary dining areas in compliance with safety standards. Serv-Safe certification is required or must be obtained upon hire.

Join a team committed to quality care. We value punctuality, teamwork, and the ability to handle multiple tasks while communicating clearly.

Qualifications

• Must possess Serv-Safe certification, or willing to obtain upon hire.
• Dependa ble and punctual with a team-focused mindset.
• Willingness to learn new food preparation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient, timely and friendly service to all residents, staff and guests.
• Assist with meeting or exceeding residents’ dining expectations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dining areas and cookware.
• Follow food safety and equipment safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Serv-Safe certification

Job description

Our senior living community is currently seeking a Dietary Aide to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:CelebrationAccountabilityPassion for LearningLove One AnotherIntelligent Risk TakingCustomer Second (Employee First!)OwnershipIf these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.About the OpportunityEnsure efficient, timely and friendly service to all residents, staff and guests. Assist with meeting or exceeding residents’ dining expectations. Ensure proper cleaning, storage, and availability of all dining services cookware, dishware, etc. Keep food prep, dining areas and/or dish room areas clean and sanitary. Maintain proper sanitation and safety procedures and high quality of food preparation and presentation.Critical Success FactorsAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and comprehend the same.Willingness to learn new food preparation techniques and presentation.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team. Must display team behaviors.Ability to effectively deal with conflict or resident complaints.Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously.Follows all food safety and equipment safety procedures.Knowledge of and compliance with community quality standards and requirements.Must be dependable, punctual, self-motivated, and able to work without constant supervision.Minimum QualificationsMust possess Serv-Safe certification, or willing to obtain upon hire.We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.