Dietary Aide

Evergreenhcc; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and weekly pay

Overtime pay for hourly employees

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Evergreenhcc is hiring a full-time Dietary Aide to join the care team at Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. This role offers on-the-job training and weekly pay of $16 per hour, with 32 hours available a week.

The Dietary Aide will follow dietary guidelines and maintain food quality and service standards. Ideal candidates will have a good command of the English language and strong communication skills. Various benefits including health insurance and career advancement opportunities are also provided.

Qualifications

• 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 and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow therapeutic diet cards as ordered by the physician.
• Ensure proper serving temperature of the food and beverages.
• Maintain visual appeal of the food.

Skills

English language proficiency

Communication skills

Ability to work with residents of varying maturity levels

Tact and patience

Job description

We are hiring a full-time Dietary Aide to join our dynamic care team at Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center!

No experience is necessary. On-the-job training provided. Weekly pay at $16 an hour. 32 hours a week available.

As a Dietary Aide, your duties and responsibilities include:

• Follow therapeutic diet cards as ordered by the physician.
• Ensure proper serving temperature of the food and beverages.
• Assure delivery on a timely basis.
• Maintain 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 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. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow 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).