Dietary Aide

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Texas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading not-for-profit retirement community as a Dietary Aide. You'll provide essential food service and work closely with residents to ensure their dietary needs are met, all while being part of an award-winning team with great benefits. This entry-level position is perfect for those who love serving others and making a difference in seniors' lives.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability, Life Insurance

Vacation and Sick time

403B Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Meal Program

Qualifications

• Ability to relate positively with residents and families.
• Capable of making independent decisions.
• Physical ability to lift and push a required weight.

Responsibilities

• Prepare trays/plates according to instructions.
• Perform routine sanitation responsibilities.
• Monitor and record temperatures on ware-washing equipment.

Skills

Relating positively to residents

Decision making

Lift 50 lbs

Push 200 lbs on cart

Education

High School education

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 guaranteesindependent living for our residents, plus a full continuum of on-site care that includesassisted living,memory care,skilled nursingandrehabilitation. 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 toward 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.
• Use 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 meal, Assists in inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies, and ensure proper storage of food and supplies.
• Assemble, operate, breakdown and clean dish machines, serving lines, toaster, beverage machines, coffee machines, and other food service related equipment.
• Monitors and record 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 keep the department in compliance with OSHA safety standards.

Full Time Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
• Short Term Disability, Accident, Life Insurance
• Vacation and Sick time.
• 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.