Dietary Aide

Cadia Healthcare Broadmeadow; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with company match

Life Insurance

FSA & HRA

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability

Maternity Leave Options

Life and LTD Coverage

Referral Bonuses

Tickets At Work

Free/Discounted Meals

Tuition Reimbursement

In Facility Training

Employee Assistance Program

Will/Estate Preparation

Legal & Identity Protection

Verizon Discount

Costco Membership Discount

Non-Slip Shoe Replacement

Job summary

Cadia Healthcare Broadmeadow is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in daily dietary functions and support the food service team. You will verify the right meals for residents, consider allergies and special needs, and help with tray setup and delivery.

The role involves following dietary policies, sanitation standards, and assisting cooks to ensure timely meal service in a skilled nursing environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food handling and sanitation best practices.
• Familiarity with local/state health codes is beneficial.
• Basic understanding of kitchen cookware and appliances.
• Previous cooking experience recommended.
• ServSafe certification and Allergens awareness recommended.

Responsibilities

• Follow Federal and State long term care regulations and dietary policies.
• Assist cooks and dietary staff in meal prep and service.
• Set up meal trays and dining areas; deliver meals and clear trays.
• Check diet trays for accuracy and allergies; manage food delivery.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation standards

Cookware knowledge

Cooking experience

ServSafe certified

Job description

Job Location: Middletown, DE 19709, Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking a Dietary Aide to join our team!

Cadia rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:

• Competitive Salary
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
• 401k Retirement With Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Referral Bonuses and More!

Employee Perks Program

• Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!
• Free and Discounted Employee Meals
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In Facility Training/Inservice Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
• Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Costco Membership Discount (DE only)
• Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (DE only)

Position Description

The primary purpose of the Dietary Aide is to provide assistance in all dietary functions/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. Dietary aides serve resident meals and snacks on a daily basis and support our dietary food service team as they verify that the proper food is served to the right resident – looking out for allergies, special needs, and requests. Other duties may include delivering meals to resident rooms or tables on a timely basis, clearing trays, taking part in cleaning routines, and reading meal tickets.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary Department policies & procedures.
• Perform work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Food Service Director and/or Cook.
• Provide assistance to the cook and other dietary staff in the preparation and service of meals as assigned.
• Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed. Set up a steam table, serve food in dining as instructed.
• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution for errors regarding diet and allergies. Deliver and collect food carts, trays, etc. to/ from designated areas.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure utensils, etc. are available for the next meal.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of food handling, preparation and service.
• Knowledge of local and state health and sanitation and safety codes is beneficial.
• Basic understanding of kitchen cookware and appliances.
• Previous cooking experience recommended.
• ServSafe certified; and ServSafe Allergens certification recommended.