Dietary Aide

Aperion Care; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Aperion Care is looking for a motivated Dietary Aide to join our team in Newport, Rhode Island. In this role, you will provide exceptional dining experiences by ensuring food is prepared and served according to dietary guidelines.

You will be responsible for delivering meals, maintaining food temperature, and adhering to sanitation policies. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills and a cheerful demeanor.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Capable of following oral and written instructions.
• Must maintain cleanliness and order in dining areas.

Responsibilities

• Follow therapeutic diet cards as ordered.
• Ensure proper serving temperature of food.
• Deliver meals in a timely manner.

Skills

Food service

Customer satisfaction

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Dietary Aide to join our team at AdviniaCare Newport. As a Dietary Aide, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional dining experiences for our residents. If you are passionate about food service and customer satisfaction, we encourage you to apply for this part-time and full-time opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Follow therapeutic diet cards as ordered by the physician
• Ensure proper serving temperature of food and beverages
• Deliver meals on a timely basis
• Maintain visual appeal of food and emphasize the use of garnishes
• Adhere to daily nourishment lists and stock nourishment stations
• Assist the cook in monitoring meal serving times
• Adhere to sanitation and storage policies and procedures
• Perform other duties assigned by the dining director

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able to follow oral and written communication
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and maintain the appearance of dining service areas
• Must perform regular inspections of dietary services areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm
• Must be willing to handle residents based on their current maturity level
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing dietary practices
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public