Dietary Aide

Apple Rehab; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships

Career growth

4 Weeks PTO

7 Holidays

Health Insurance

Disability

Call-a-Doc

Employee Assistance

Life Insurance

401K

Longevity Credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes in Shelton, CT is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to assist with meal preparation, service, and dining area cleanup. You will receive, rotate, and store supplies and interact daily with residents.

The role emphasizes infection control, safety, and sanitation; you will ensure clean storage, report safety violations, and support a welcoming environment. Multiple shift options available, including full-time, part-time, and per diem.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk, bend, lift, push, pull, turn, stoop and stretch.
• Ability to unload and stock groceries on shelves of various heights and to lift large items up to 50lbs.
• Ability to write and record data, to read and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to remain calm and work efficiently in cases of emergency.
• Ability to communicate with residents, staff, family members in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of meals and snacks as well as clean up of dining areas. Assists with receiving, rotating and storing of supplies and food. The Dietary Aide has daily interactions with the residents of our community.
• Complies with infection control, safety and sanitation functions of the facility. Ensures that food storage and work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner, and that equipment and supplies are properly maintained.
• Handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations, and reports immediately all violations of safety or sanitation rules to supervisor.

Skills

Mobility & strength

English proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes is a 106 bed skilled nursing facility located on eithgt acres of scenic wooded land. Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes is the areas leading provider of short term rehabilitation. Blending superior programs and services with contemporary healing environment, Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes provides unparalleled rehabilitation.

Apple Rehabis a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office,right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Description:

• Full-Time

• Part-Time 3:30pm to 7:30pm

• Per Diem Positions

Dietary Aide

The Dietary Aide assists in preparation of meals and snacks as well as clean up of dining areas. Assists with receiving, rotating and storing of supplies and food. The Dietary Aide has daily interactions with the residents of our community. Helps to clean work areas, wash dishes, pans and utensils.

The Dietary Aide complies with infection control, safety and sanitation functions of the facility. Ensures that food storage and work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner, and that equipment and supplies are properly maintained. The Dietary Aide handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations, and reports immediately all violations of safety or sanitation rules to supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Ability to walk, bend, lift, push, pull, turn, stoop and stretch.

• Ability to unload and stock groceries on shelves of various heights and to lift large items up to 50lbs.

• Ability to write and record data, to read and follow oral and written instructions in English.

• Ability to remain calm and work efficiently in cases of emergency.

• Ability to communicate with residents, staff, family members in a professional manner.

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities

• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off

• 7 Paid Holidays

• Health Insurance Benefits

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life Insurance

• 401K Retirement Program

• Longevity Credit