Dietary Aide

Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation in Owensboro, KY is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to support the kitchen team in the daily preparation and distribution of resident meals in line with approved menus and sanitary standards.

You will assist with meal service, portion control, tray setup, dishwashing, and basic kitchen duties while ensuring quality and Resident safety. Training provided; candidates must be reliable and able to work as part of a care-focused dining team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to follow established menus and diets.
• Comfort with sanitary standards and cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in serving meals in a timely manner.
• Serve food according to portion control procedures.
• Assist in daily cleaning tasks and dishwashing.
• Set up meal trays, food carts, and dining room areas.
• Assist cook with meal preparation as needed.
• Distribute and collect menus and assist in food supply for next meal.
• Check diet trays before distribution.
• Deliver meals to designated areas and maintain dining room cleanliness.
• Ensure utensils and dishes are ready for next service.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Dietary Aide!

As a Dietary Aide, you will assist the Chef Supervisor with the daily preparation of resident meals in accordance with established menus, recipes, and sanitary standards.

Dietary Aide Job Duties:

• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
• Assist cook in preparing meals.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
• Obtain food supplies for next meal.
• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
• Serve food in dining room as instructed.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal.
• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.
• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.
• Other dietary functions as necessary.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.