Dietary Aide

Life Care Centers of America; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Dietary Aide to support patient dining needs in a long-term care environment. You will assist with food preparation and serving, ensure meals meet standards, and help maintain clean, sanitary conditions across units.

The role emphasizes teamwork in an interdisciplinary environment, adherence to regulations, and reliable attendance. A High School degree and prior health-care/food service experience are preferred; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Prior health-care experience preferred.
• Prior food services experience preferred.
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner
• Follow production tools and recipes for items assigned to prepare
• Set-up meal trays for residents served in rooms, dining room, and other dining areas
• Deliver food carts and trays and remove them when meal is finished
• Assist in daily cleaning duties (i.e., sweeping, dishwashing, mopping)
• Assist in the evacuation of residents
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Must be able to communicate and function productively in an interdisciplinary team
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs

Education

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Job description

• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner
• Follow production tools and recipes for items assigned to prepare
• Set-up meal trays for residents served in rooms, dining room, and other dining areas
• Deliver food carts and trays and remove them when meal is finished
• Assist in daily cleaning duties (i.e., sweeping, dishwashing, mopping)
• Assist in the evacuation of residents
• Must be able to communicate and function productively in an interdisciplinary team
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs

Essential Functions

• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner
• Follow production tools and recipes for items assigned to prepare
• Set-up meal trays for residents served in rooms, dining room, and other dining areas
• Deliver food carts and trays and remove them when meal is finished
• Assist in daily cleaning duties (i.e., sweeping, dishwashing, mopping)
• Assist in the evacuation of residents
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Must be able to communicate and function productively in an interdisciplinary team
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs

Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, which is a privately owned 47-year industry leader in healthcare with more than 200 locations across the U.S. We are currently seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to add to our team of professionals. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment to provide quality patient care. We believe in providing our associates with opportunities to help them reach their maximum potential through working with strong multidisciplinary teams. We invites you to come and join our growing team.

As an important member of our team, the Dietary Aide provides assistance in all food service functions to ensure patients’ dining needs are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your daily responsibilities will be providing assistance in food preparation and serving, while maintaining clean and sanitary conditions.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Prior health-care experience preferred
• Prior food services experience preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

An Equal Opportunity Employer