Dietary Aide

Eastern Healthcare Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist in meal preparation and maintain high standards of sanitation and food handling safety. This role requires a positive attitude and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment, ensuring quality service and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Qualifications

• Understanding of food safety regulations
• Experience with kitchen equipment and food service
• Ability to lift, bend, and perform physical tasks

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation and food handling.
• Maintain a clean work and storage area.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation

Customer Service

Job description

Norview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best "you" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

While working here, you will enjoy :

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job Description :

The Food Service Worker will assist the manager with food / meal preparation; maintain cash receipts and meal records. Assist manager in completing daily reports. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.

Job Responsibilities :

• Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu
• Prepare a daily report that verifies transactions
• Understand what is inclusive of a meal
• Ensure storage of food in an accurate and sanitary manner
• Serve food according to meal schedules, department policies and procedures
• Use and care of kitchen equipment, especially knives
• Timely preparation of a variety of food items, beverages, and
• Add garnishments to ensure customer happiness and eye appeal
• Coordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment
• Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage
• Adhere to the uniform policy
• Connect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare menu for the day
• Supervise the food temperature requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area
• Scrub and polish counters, clean and sanitize steam tables, and other equipment
• Follow established procedures and standards for cleanliness, to ensure a balanced and safe environment; duties include sweeping, moping, ware washing
• Maintain garbage collection site and kitchen floor areas in a neat and sanitary fashion
• Perform other duties as assigned including other areas in the kitchen

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and / or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and / or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).