Dietary Aide

Arborsofohio; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Insurance

401K

Job summary

Arbors at Gallipolis is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with food preparation and service for residents and staff. The role emphasizes adherence to dietary requirements, portion control, and maintaining a clean kitchen and dining area.

The position favors candidates with restaurant or food service experience and a careful, team-oriented approach to patient care in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals following planned menus and special diets.
• Maintains food safety, sanitation, and temperature logs.
• Ensures meals are delivered on time and meet diet orders.

Skills

Safe food handling

Reading & writing

Communication with residents

Education

10th grade or higher

Job description

Arbors at Gallipolis
170 Pinecrest Dr
Gallipolis, OH 45631, USA

Description

Dietary Aide

Facility: Arbors at Gallipolis

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in combining culinary skills with a meaningful role in healthcare! The position seems well-suited for someone who is detail-oriented and passionate about creating meals that meet the dietary needs of elderly residents. Any previous experience in cooking, especially in a restaurant or food service setting is preferred.

Why Choose Arbors?

• One of Ohio's Largest Providers of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options

Summary

The Dietary Aide assists with the preparation and service of food using proper food handling and food safety techniques for residents, as well as employees and special events, while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Qualifications

Education

• Tenth grade or above desirable

Licenses/Certification

• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county of facility.

Experience

Job Functions

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food (such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other items) for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu for meals and snacks, as well as employees and special events using proper food handling/safety techniques.
• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items and ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Ensures that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas according to established time schedules.
• Ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared and/or pre-portioned withinestablished time schedules.
• Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service and records temperatures of food.
• Serves resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with the planned menu, the resident’s diet order, and food preferences.
• Labels, dates, and stores food properly.
• Ensures that refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range and records temperatures on appropriate logs and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Washes dishes, etc. according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing and records water temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs. Reports any problems with proper water temperature or sanitizer to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food and performs cleaning assignments utilizing the proper cleaning chemicals.
• Ensures that dishes, etc. are readily available for the next meal, stores dishes, etc. in the proper location.
• Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, supplies, etc. as indicated by the supervisor.
• Ensures that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. is always available. Reports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Operates and maintains equipment in a clean and safe operating condition according to manufacturer and supervisory direction and reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly.
• Makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding improvements in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc. to enhance the quality of the food service.
• Works as a team member and interacts appropriately in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors.
• Performs othertasksas assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.

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