Dietary Aide

Athena Health Care Systems; Sandisfield (MA); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

401(k) with Employer Match

Job summary

Athena Health Care Systems is hiring full-time, part-time, and per diem Dietary Aides to join the care team at Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Sandisfield. The role requires no prior experience and offers on-the-job training.

Dietary Aides will follow dietary requirements, ensure food quality, and assist with meal timings. Benefits include weekly pay at $16.50/hour, holiday pay, and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies and equipment.
• Must deal tactfully with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Follow therapeutic diet cards as ordered by the physician.
• Ensure proper serving temperature of the food and beverages.
• Adhere to sanitation and storage policy.

Skills

Ability to follow oral and written communication

Patience and tact

Ability to work well with residents

Job description

We are hiring full-time, part-time, and per diem Dietary Aides to join our dynamic care team at Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Sandisfield! 40 hours a week. No experience is necessary. On-the-job training provided. Shift is two days a week on the 6a-2p schedule and three days on 11a-7p. Weekly pay at $16.50 an hour.

Responsibilities

• Follow therapeutic diet cards as ordered by the physician.
• Ensure proper serving temperature of the food and beverages.
• Assure delivery on a timely basis.
• Maintains visual appeal of the food and emphasis on the use of garnishes.
• Adhere to daily nourishment list and stock nourishment stations.
• Assist the cook in monitoring of meal serving times.
• Adhere to sanitation and storage policy and procedure.
• Other duties assigned by the dining director.

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to follow oral and written communication.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of the dining service areas; must perform regular inspections of dietary services areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

Benefits

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).