Dietary Aide

Apple Rehab; Mystic (CT); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships & growth opportunities

4 weeks paid time off

7 paid holidays

Health insurance benefits

Short & long term disability

Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD service

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

401K retirement program

Longevity credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab Mystic is hiring a Dietary Aide to assist with meal preparation and dining area cleanup in a resident-focused environment in Mystic, CT.

Daily duties include stocking groceries, handling supplies, and maintaining sanitary food storage and work areas in compliance with infection control and safety standards. Strong communication with residents and staff is essential for high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk, bend, lift, push, pull, turn, stoop and stretch.
• Ability to unload and stock groceries and lift items up to 50lbs.
• Ability to read and follow written and spoken instructions in English.
• Ability to remain calm and work efficiently in emergencies.
• Ability to communicate with residents, staff and families professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of meals and snacks and cleaning of dining areas.
• Receive, rotate and store supplies and food.
• Maintain clean and safe storage and work areas; follow sanitation rules.

Skills

Mobility & safety awareness

English literacy

Job description

Come grow with us! Are you ready to work for a company that is uniquely different; an organization that is committed to your personal and professional growth? Then come join the team at Apple Rehab Mystic, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of short term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care.

Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Description:

Dietary Aide

The Dietary Aide assists in preparation of meals and snacks as well as clean up of dining areas. Assists with receiving, rotating and storing of supplies and food. The Dietary Aide has daily interactions with the residents of our community. Helps to clean work areas, wash dishes, pans and utensils.

The Dietary Aide complies with infection control, safety and sanitation functions of the facility. Ensures that food storage and work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner, and that equipment and supplies are properly maintained. The Dietary Aide handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations, and reports immediately all violations of safety or sanitation rules to supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Ability to walk, bend, lift, push, pull, turn, stoop and stretch.
• Ability to unload and stock groceries on shelves of various heights and to lift large items up to 50lbs.
• Ability to write and record data, to read and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to remain calm and work efficiently in cases of emergency.
• Ability to communicate with residents, staff, family members in a professional manner.

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit