Dietary Aide

Ontariohealthcarecenter; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is urgently seeking a full-time Dietary Aide to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will provide essential support in food functions, ensuring meals are prepared and served according to dietary needs. This position involves a variety of tasks, including assisting with meal preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to food safety regulations. If you have a passion for helping others and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team where your contributions will make a difference in the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Some experience is helpful, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and serving for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Follow portion control and sanitation practices.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Follow Instructions

Sanitation and Food Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

*Urgently hiring for fulltime Dietary Aide*

Swing shift: 6:30am- 3pm, 3pm- 8pm

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job position is to provide assistance in all food functions in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by Dietary or other management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting the Dietician / Dietary Management and Cook as requested
• Helping with meal preparation in accordance to the dietary needs of the residents
• Assisting in serving meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Timely setting up of meal service and delivery of meal trays and food carts
• Following the established portion controls recommended
• Adhering to sanitation and food safety guidelines during meal preparation and clean up
• Keeping work tables clean, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• Dishwashing and cleaning of utensils
• Returning clean dishes and utensils to the proper storage areas
• Carrying out of garbage
• Disposing of food and waste per facility regulations
• Obtaining food supplies for the next meal
• Following safety regulations and precautions at all times
• Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately
• Adhering to all facility policies and procedures of the facility
• Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Qualifications / Experience

• Some experience helpful, on the job training will be provided
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day
• Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feet
• Ability to read fine print on labels and menus