Dietary Aide

Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Orwigsburg (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced Dietary Aide to join our dietary team. We offer full-time and part-time schedules with shifts from 6:30am-2:30pm and 4:00pm-8:00pm, requiring availability on holidays and weekends.

You will assist with light food preparation, ensure prescribed therapeutic diets are served, and support a well-balanced meal program in a healthcare setting. Training provided for the right candidate, and equal employment opportunity is valued.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of foods, nutrition, and food sanitation.
• Willing to wear hair covering and maintain grooming standards.
• Experience preferred but training will be provided to right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with light food preparation.
• Ensure therapeutic diets are prepared and served as prescribed.
• Maintain organization and time management in the kitchen.
• Work with dietary supervisor and dietitian to provide well-balanced meals.
• Follow health department food prep regulations and maintain sanitation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center a skilled Nursing Facility is searching for an experienced Dietary Aides to add to our dietary team.

Full Time & Part Time Schedules Available

• 6:30am-2:30pm and 4:00pm-8:00pm shifts
• Holiday & Weekend availability a must

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with light food preparation
• Ensure that all therapeutic diets are prepared and served as prescribed on resident's written slip
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Possess the ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a demanding healthcare environment
• Works in conjunction with the dietary supervisor and dietitian to provide a well-balanced meal for the patients
• Follow the Health department rules and regulations on food preparation.
• Sanitation of the department will be maintained in accordance with Federal, State, County and City regulations

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred
• Past experience preferred, but we will train the right people!
• Must have knowledge of basic principles of foods and nutrition, food sanitation and service, familiar with large scale purchase and preparation of food
• Must be well groomed and willing to wear hair covering

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. and drug-free workplace.