Dietary Aide

DESOTO HEALTHCARE, INC.; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to support dietary functions and ensure residents' dining needs are met. This role involves serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and working collaboratively within a team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a willingness to assist in various tasks while adhering to company policies and regulations. Join a compassionate team committed to providing exceptional care and support to residents in a long-term care facility. If you are looking for a meaningful role where you can make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Major medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Voluntary and Company paid life insurance

Short term disability insurance

401 K retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• No prior experience necessary, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dietary functions to meet residents' dining needs.
• Serve meals and assist in daily cleaning duties.

Skills

Team communication

Independent decision-making

Understanding of dietary services practices

Ability to read, write, and understand English

Reasoning skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

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COMPETITIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Major medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Voluntary and Company paid life insurance
• Short term disability insurance
• 401 K retirement savings plan

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dietary Aide provides assistance in all dietary functions to ensure residents' dining needs are met in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Company standards. Reports to Director of Food and Nutrition Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Must be able to communicate and function within a team.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing dietary services functions in the long-term care facility.
• Must be able to assist in daily cleaning duties (i.e., sweeping, dishwashing, mopping).
• Must be able to serve meals and snacks in a timely manner.
• Must be able to properly set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc.
• Must be able to deliver food carts and trays and remove them when the meal is finished.
• Must understand and follow company policies, including harassment and complaint procedures.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Experience: No prior experience necessary