Dietary Aide

Summitatplantsville; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Employeer-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Summitatplantsville is hiring a full-time Dietary Aide for Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. This position involves following therapeutic diet cards, ensuring food temperature, and maintaining sanitation procedures.

No prior experience is necessary as on-the-job training is provided. The role offers competitive pay at $16/hour for 32 hours a week, with benefits including holiday pay and health insurance for eligible team members.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must maintain care and use of supplies and equipment.
• Must perform regular inspections of dietary service areas for sanitation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English language proficiency

Ability to follow oral and written communication

Patience and tact

Cheerful disposition

Ability to deal tactfully with personnel and residents

Willingness to adopt new dietary methods

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).