Dietary Aide

Frontier Senior Living; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to enhance the dining experience for residents in a vibrant assisted living community. In this role, you will play a crucial part in meal preparation, service, and maintaining an inviting dining atmosphere. Your commitment to quality service and resident satisfaction will make a significant impact on the lives of our senior residents. Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence in care, and be part of a mission to provide enriching experiences for the elderly.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability

401(k) plan with competitive match

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good communication skills in English, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and presentation of meals.
• Serve meals and maintain dining area cleanliness.
• Coordinate with food services and team members.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to lift at least 30 pounds

Willingness to work with the elderly

Job description

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Frontier Senior Living provided pay range

This range is provided by Frontier Senior Living. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$15.50/hr - $15.50/hr

Are you looking for a new best friend, card-game companion, or gardening guru? Then consider working with one of our light, bright, and beautiful Assisted Living and Memory Care communities in Oregon — where our residents are #1 and our team members shine!

Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Dietary Aide to join the Redwood Heights Assisted Living community located in Salem, OR.

Frontier Senior Living's portfolio of communities spans throughout the United States with each community sharing a commitment to superior service and quality lifestyle for our residents within their own unique setting. Frontier's mission is to provide an enriched and meaningful experience for our residents, team members, and community partners. If you are as committed and passionate about serving the needs of our senior residents as we are, we encourage you to apply and experience the Frontier Difference.

Dietary Aides are responsible for the delivery of services provided by the Food Service Department. Coordinates and communicates with all food services and other team members in maintaining a holistic perspective of care and services for each resident. Assists Dining Services team in preparation, presentation of highest quality meals and service, and to perform duties as required for the smooth operation of the Dining Services Department.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all dietary services as directed, in accordance with the Resident Handbook and Care Plan.
• Supports food service programs that stimulate and maximize the unique interests and attributes of each resident.
• Resolves potential food service and care coordination issues promptly with all involved team members and leaders.
• Assists all food service personnel in serving meals, filling drinking glasses, setting and resetting tables in the dining room.
• Monitors and refills items at the salad bar, beverage, and service stations as needed.
• Helps the cook with meal service and assists in cleaning dining areas upon request.
• Washes utensils, chinaware, silverware, glassware, and cleans coffee pots and urns.
• Cleans dishroom, including washing mats, draining dishwashers, and organizing storage areas. Sweeps and mops floors as scheduled or requested.
• Delivers room service trays as instructed.
• Presents a professional demeanor that reflects the company's commitment to service and resident satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to push, pull, lift at least 30 pounds and frequently transport residents in wheelchairs.
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for up to eight hours with breaks.
• Good communication skills in English, verbal and written.
• Willingness to work with the elderly population.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions routinely.

Frontier Senior Living offers a competitive salary and a respectful work environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, and more. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive match.

Visit our website at www.frontiermgmt.com to learn more about our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace