Dietary Aide

Luxor Healthcare; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same day pay

Job summary

Luxor Healthcare is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in the preparation and service of resident meals under the supervision of the cook and Dietary Manager.

You will maintain sanitation of kitchen areas, adhere to regulations, and participate in department trainings as scheduled. Day shift with full-time and part-time options available, and same-day pay offered in some facilities.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade education.
• Must be 18 years of age and be able to read, write and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and assembling food for meals.
• Set up tray line and serve foods.
• Serve trays to various eating areas.
• Clean dining areas, tables, work surfaces and equipment.
• Wash dishes and maintain the dish room.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Stock supplies and maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Follow safety and infection control practices.

Skills

English language proficiency

Sanitation knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

10th grade education

Job description

Dietary Aide Job Summary: Assists in a variety of activities in the preparation and service of resident meals under the direction of the cook and Dietary Manager. Performs general sanitation procedures to maintain cleanliness of the kitchen equipment, storage and work areas in accordance with Federal, State, local and facility regulations and guidelines.

• SAME DAY PAY Available**

Shift: Day Shift 2-8 PM/4-8 PM Full and PT shifts available

Dietary Aide Requirements:

Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade education. Must be 18 years of age and be able to read, write and speak the English language.

Dietary Aide Duties, including but not limited to:

• Assist in preparing / assembling food and service items for meals.
• Assist in setting up tray line and serving foods.
• Assist in serving trays to various eating areas.
• Perform duties as assigned, including
• Cleaning all dining room tables and chairs, worktables, refrigerators, freezers, carts, trashcans, etc.
• Scraping and washing dirty dishes in automatic dishwasher and returning dishes to proper place after cleaned.
• Cleaning dishwasher and dish room.
• Sweeping and mopping floors.
• Taking out trash.
• Putting up stock and supplies.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and safe manner by keeping work area free from hazardous objects. Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Dietary Manager. Maintenance issues should be reported to the Maintenance Supervisor in accordance with facility protocols.
• Report all accidents/incidents, including sharps injuries, to your supervisor immediately. (Note: such occurrences must be reported on the shift in which they occur. In absence of supervisor, notify charge nurse).
• Follow facility established safety and infection control practices when performing task and using equipment and supplies.
• Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all resident information.
• Attend all departmental and staff meetings, in-service educational classes, orientation and on-the-job training programs, as scheduled or called.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.