Dietary Aide

Phoenix Senior Living; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pearl at Watkins Centre, operated by Phoenix Senior Living, is seeking Dietary Aides to join their team. The role involves food preparation, plating dishes, dining and table services for residents and guests in line with company standards.

Applicants should be able to follow sanitary procedures, manage time effectively, and work weekends/evenings as needed to meet peak service times. High school diploma required; prior dining/hospitality experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Prior dining hospitality or senior living experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow all local, state and federal policies regarding food handling.
• Maintains standards of cleanliness, hygiene and health standards.
• Prepares all special dietary needs as directed.
• Adheres to posted menus and prepares food items using approved Phoenix standardized recipes in a timely manner.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Dining hospitality experience preferred

Job description

Description

The Pearl at Watkins Centre is seeking Dietary Aides to join their team!

Shifts Details

Full Time & Part Time available

Purpose

The Dietary Aide is responsible for food preparation, plating dishes, dining and table services to residents and guests in the community’s dining rooms and designated areas in accordance with Phoenix Senior Living standards. Responsible for handling all foods in accordance with sanitary procedures and standards and complies with all federal, state and local regulatory procedures regarding food service.

• Follow all local, state and federal policies regarding food handling


• Maintains standards of cleanliness, hygiene and health standards


• Prepares all special dietary needs as directed


• Adheres to posted menus and prepares food items using approved Phoenix standardized recipes in a timely manner

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

• Education: High School Diploma/ GED required


• Previous experience in dining hospitality and / or full service senior living preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Understanding of infection control procedures


• Demonstrate the ability to Multi task and Manage Stress


• Competent in time management / organizational skills


• Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy


• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available for our customers at peak service delivery days and times


• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication


• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills