Dietary Aide

Mission Health Communities; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Life insurance

CEU reimbursement

Daily pay options

Job summary

Providence Living Center in Topeka, KS is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our team in full-time or part-time capacity. The role involves preparing and serving meals, setting up trays, and ensuring dietary guidelines are followed while delivering friendly, high-quality resident service.

The position offers competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for CEU reimbursement. Work includes days, evenings and weekends with daily pay options for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic and follow written and oral instructions.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to anticipate resident needs.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English to interact with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals to residents according to diet orders and approved menus.
• Set up trays and deliver meals, ensuring correct portions and temperatures.
• Deliver and retrieve trays and maintain cleanliness of dining and service areas.
• Uphold safety and sanitary standards and follow all policies and procedures.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

English proficiency

Job description

SAY NO TO BORING FAST-FOOD JOBS AND YES TO MAKING A DIFFERENCEIN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE MUTUAL RESPECT, TEAM SPIRIT AND HARD WORK ARE REWARED.

Providence Living Center in Topeka, KS is looking to hire a full-time and part-time Dietary Aide to join our team. Are you looking for a career with a health care company that will value you? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and caring team? If so, please read on!

This dietary position earns a competitive salary of $13.50 to $15.50 per hour. We also provide comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, a flexible spending account (FSA), a 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), life insurance, continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement, and daily pay options for full-time positions.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DIETARY AIDE

As a Dietary Aide, you play a vital role in our community. Without you, we would not be able to provide quality service in delivering meals to our residents! You assist in preparing and serving meals to our residents, starting with carefully setting up trays and serving regular meals, preparing snack items and food requests for special events. You deliver a high level of customer service by distributing food in accordance with dietary guidelines and individual resident meals according to specified diet orders and an approved menu.

With a close eye for detail, you ensure the quality and temperature of food items. You also deliver and retrieve trays by the end of meal dining time and wash dishes.

You take great care to enhance safety and sanitary conditions which may include, but not limited to, picking up food and trash, cleaning tables, chairs, and other food service equipment and utensils. You live up to the trust of those in your care by complying with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations, maintaining knowledge of and following all company policies and procedures. Your warm and friendly demeanor makes it easy for you to provide excellent customer service and build relationships with residents, their families, visitors, and your colleagues. You take pride in the difference you make in the lives of our residents and that makes you perfect for this dietary position!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DIETARY AIDE

• Must have ability to perform basic arithmetic, understand measurements and follow written and oral instructions.
• No experience required. A willingness to learn is needed.
• Solid communication skills, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate resident needs.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors and team members.

Experience in a geriatric nursing facility is preferred but not required. Are you trustworthy and respectful of others? Is being dependable, professional, and a team player at the heart of all you do? Do you enjoy serving and caring for seniors? Can you easily establish a good rapport with others and communicate effectively? If yes, you might just be perfect for this dietary position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time dietary position works days, evenings and weekends.