Dietary Aide

EHG; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

Eastern Health Group is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with meal preparation, maintain cash receipts and meal records, and support daily reports. The role emphasizes high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.

The position involves preparing meals, managing daily transactions, ensuring safe storage, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen. Candidates should be capable of lifting and standing for extended periods and comply with

Qualifications

• Experience in a food service environment is preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and menus and ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu.
• Maintain daily transaction and meal records with accuracy.
• Ensure storage of food in a sanitary manner and adhere to safety standards.
• Serve food according to meal schedules and department policies.
• Assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and kitchen equipment.
• Follow procedures for cleanliness to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Food Safety

Sanitation

Cash Handling

Teamwork

Job description

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best "you" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job Description

The Food Service Worker will assist the manager with food/meal preparation; maintain cash receipts and meal records. Assist manager in completing daily reports. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu
• Prepare a daily report that verifies transactions
• Understand what is inclusive of a meal
• Ensure storage of food in an accurate and sanitary manner
• Serve food according to meal schedules, department policies and procedures
• Use and care of kitchen equipment, especially knives
• Timely preparation of a variety of food items, beverages, and
• Add garnishments to ensure customer happiness and eye appeal
• Coordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment
• Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage
• Adhere to the uniform policy
• Connect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare menu for the day
• Supervise the food temperature requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area
• Scrub and polish counters, clean and sanitize steam tables, and other equipment
• Follow established procedures and standards for cleanliness, to ensure a balanced and safe environment; duties include sweeping, moping, ware washing
• Maintain garbage collection site and kitchen floor areas in a neat and sanitary fashion
• Perform other duties as assigned including other areas in the kitchen
• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).