Dietary Aide

Riddle Village; Media (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Riddle Village, a lifecare retirement community, is seeking Dietary Aides to join our dining department on a part-time basis. Shifts include early morning and late afternoon slots, with a $600 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.

As a Dietary Aide, you will participate in all aspects of meal service, from food preparation to plating and cleanup, in Monticello Skilled Care and Personal Care areas, adhering to regulations and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and understand English.
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations.
• Must organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
• Must follow verbal and written directions.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must provide excellent customer service.
• Must work well in a team and be flexible.
• Must have genuine interest in working with the elderly.
• Must adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work every other weekend (unless pool position).

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of meal service in dining areas and room trays.
• Ensure food is attractive, palatable, and served in correct portions.
• Follow regulations and facility policies for safe food handling and service.

Skills

Reading English

Basic math

Organization

Follow directions

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Enjoys working with elderly

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Weekend availability

Job description

$600 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

Riddle Village, a lifecare retirement community, is seeking Dietary Aides to join our dining department team on a part-time basis.

Current Open Shifts

6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Part-time)

11:15 a.m. - 7:45 p.m. (Part-time)

6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (32 hrs./biweekly)

6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (32 hrs./biweekly)

11:15 a.m. - 7:45 p.m. (30 hrs./biweekly)

3:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. (Part-time)

4:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. (Part-time)

About Riddle Village and Our Employees:

Riddle Village offers the best value among life care communities in the Delaware Valley. The community was developed to meet the retirement and healthcare needs of active, independent adults aged 62 and better. Should it ever be needed, Riddle Village's lifecare protection plan provides access to the community's onsite health care services, offering assisted living and skilled nursing. Also, Riddle Village offers all of the social, recreational, educational, and cultural activities a resident could want in a vital, thriving community. The community is proud to provide our residents with several dining venue options, offering fine dining, buffet, pub-style, and café services.

Considering all of the services and amenities available to our residents, it is easy to understand why Riddle Village is considered retirement living at its finest. But none of this would be possible without our exceptional, dedicated associates.
Riddle Village's culture has a simple philosophy, "Smile and say hello; everything else will follow." Everywhere you turn in the community, you are greeted with a warm smile and a welcoming hello. With over 300 dedicated associates, there is always someone offering our residents a helping hand, a caring ear to listen to, or just a friendly smile to let you know that we are all part of the team, and together we will continue to make Riddle Village the best community possible. If you are enthusiastic about working with the elderly and want to be part of an incredible team and pleasant work environment, then Riddle Village may be the place for you!

About the Dietary Aide Position:

If you are friendly, sociable, love the elderly, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this may be a job for you! The Dietary Aide participates in all aspects of meal service in Monticello Skilled Care and Personal Care areas, including food preparation, service, and clean-up in accordance with established regulations and facility policies and procedures. Safe food handling, correct portion size, and quality service techniques for the dining room and room trays will be followed. He/she ensures that food is attractive and palatable and is served in correct portion sizes at proper temperatures according to physician-specified diet orders.

Job Requirements:

• Must be 16 years old or older
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must have the ability to perform basic math calculations
• Must have the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet established time deadlines and the needs of the department
• Must be able to follow verbal and written directions
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have the ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills
• Must have a genuine interest in working with the elderly, including those with disabilities and special needs
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, both individually and as part of a team
• Unless hired for a pool position, Must be able to work a schedule that includes every other weekend.
• Must be able to stand on hard surfaces for long periods; endure high heat, high humidity levels, and high noise levels; have the ability to bend, reach and grasp, and lift 40 pounds.