Dietary Aide

Aperion Care; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Dietary Aide in a forward-thinking healthcare facility. In this entry-level role, you'll assist in providing nutritious meals to residents, ensuring their dietary needs are met with care and attention. Your responsibilities will include preparing and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and following safety protocols. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while working in a supportive environment. If you have a cheerful disposition and a willingness to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain proper care of supplies and inspect food service areas.
• Must not pose a health or safety threat to others in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food functions, ensuring compliance with food policies.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the department.
• Serve meals and snacks according to planned menus.

Skills

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Sanitation and safety procedures

Patience and cheerful disposition

Incorporating new methods into food practices

Job description

SUMMARY: The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting with all food functions as directed, following established food policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Review, prepare, and serve meals according to planned menus with standardized recipes and special diet orders. Prepare and serve nutritional bedtime snacks for residents and substitute foods for residents who refuse served foods. Ensure food is prepared in accordance with sanitary regulations.
2. Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the department by ensuring equipment and supplies are properly maintained. Follow infection control precautions during daily tasks.
3. Perform dishwashing and cleaning procedures to ensure utensils are available for the next meal.
4. Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed. Deliver food carts and trays to designated areas. Serve food and drinks in the dining room as instructed. Sweep and mop floors in the kitchen and dish room as directed.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Maintain proper care and use of supplies and equipment. Regularly inspect food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle residents based on their current maturity level.
• Ability to seek out and incorporate new methods and principles into food practices.
• Must not pose a health or safety threat to others in the workplace.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must have adequate sight and hearing or use prosthetics to meet these senses.
• Ability to push, pull, move, and lift at least 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and carry such weight for at least 50 feet.
• Assist in resident evacuation during emergencies if necessary.

Additional Information:

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare