Dietary Aide

Deercreekseniorliving; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our caring dining services team at Deer Creek Senior Living. You will assist with meal service, maintain sanitation, and ensure residents enjoy high-quality dining in a respectful, friendly environment.

Requirements include Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain, strong communication and teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to learn. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must possess Serv-Safe certification, or willing to obtain upon hire.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow directions.
• Willingness to learn new food service techniques and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with serving meals and meeting residents' dining expectations.
• Keep dining areas, cookware and dish rooms clean and sanitary.
• Follow all food safety and equipment safety procedures.
• Provide friendly, timely and respectful service to residents and staff.

Skills

Serv-Safe certification

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Our senior living community is currently seeking a Dietary Aide to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:CelebrationAccountabilityPassion for LearningLove One AnotherIntelligent Risk TakingCustomer Second (Employee First!)OwnershipIf these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.About the OpportunityEnsure efficient, timely and friendly service to all residents, staff and guests. Assist with meeting or exceeding residents’ dining expectations. Ensure proper cleaning, storage, and availability of all dining services cookware, dishware, etc. Keep food prep, dining areas and/or dish room areas clean and sanitary. Maintain proper sanitation and safety procedures and high quality of food preparation and presentation.Critical Success FactorsAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and comprehend the same.Willingness to learn new food preparation techniques and presentation.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team. Must display team behaviors.Ability to effectively deal with conflict or resident complaints.Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously.Follows all food safety and equipment safety procedures.Knowledge of and compliance with community quality standards and requirements.Must be dependable, punctual, self-motivated, and able to work without constant supervision.Minimum QualificationsMust possess Serv-Safe certification, or willing to obtain upon hire.We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.