Dietary Aide

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned not-for-profit retirement community that values exceptional customer service and offers a supportive environment for both residents and staff. As a Dietary Aide, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our senior residents receive the best care possible through your dedication to food service and sanitation. This position provides a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of active-minded seniors while working alongside a passionate team. If you are motivated, creative, and eager to contribute to a growing community, we invite you to apply and be part of our award-winning team.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

403B Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Meal Program

Qualifications

• Ability to relate positively to residents and families.
• Must be able to lift and push heavy items as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare trays and plates according to instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the work area.
• Assist in inventorying and storing food supplies.

Skills

Customer Service

Geriatric Care

Sanitation Procedures

Food Preparation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Dish Machines

Food Service Equipment

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Longhorn Village - Austin, TX

Position Type: Entry-Level

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

Description

Who We Are:

Voted Best of Austin in 2022, Longhorn Village is a Texas born and bred not-for-profit retirement community with a Life Care contract that guarantees independent living for our residents, plus a full continuum of on-site care that includes assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. If you love providing exceptional customer service and are interested in serving the needs of a growing community of active-minded senior adults, please consider joining our award-winning team.

Who You Are:

We are seeking a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a Dietary Aide. This person will have a genuine interest in geriatric care and be able to motivate while maintaining relationships with staff and residents. The right candidate will always strive to do the best job possible, to be creative and to work towards accomplishing facility goals.

Position Summary:

The primary assignment of the dietary aide is to provide assistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures. This includes the responsibilities and duties listed below:

Accountabilities:

• Prepares trays/plates following instruction given either in writing or verbally.
• Uses portion control procedures.
• Performs routine sanitation responsibilities as assigned by supervisor using required cleaning and sanitizing agents.
• Transfers supplies and equipment from loading docks to storerooms and/or other locations; ensures that food and supplies are available for the next meals; assists in inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies; ensures proper storage of food and supplies.
• Assembles, operates safely, breaks down and cleans dish machines, serving lines, toasters, beverage machines, coffee machines, and other food service related equipment.
• Monitors and records temperature gauges on all ware-washing equipment on the schedule provided by the supervisor.
• Adheres to universal precautions and sanitary and infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintains work area and keeps the department in compliance with OSHA safety standards.

Full Time Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA.
• Short Term Disability, Accident, Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discount Meal Program.

Qualifications

1. Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and work cooperatively with other associates.
2. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
3. Must be able to lift 50 lbs to waist height and 35 lbs to shoulder height.
4. Must be able to push 200 lbs on a cart with casters.

Longhorn Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity within the workplace.