Dietary Aide

Continuum Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Great benefits

Positive work environment

Job summary

A long-term care facility in the United States is seeking a Dietary Aide to manage serving food and maintaining cleanliness in dining areas. Responsibilities include running dishes through the dish machine, serving meals, and ensuring a sanitary environment. Ideal candidates should have strong customer service skills, experience in food handling, and good communication abilities. Part-time and full-time positions are available with flexible and evening hours.

Qualifications

• Experience providing quality resident services including needs assessment.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and prioritize work.
• Working knowledge of sanitary practices relating to food handling.

Responsibilities

• Run dishes and silverware through the dish machine following proper procedures.
• Clean and maintain certain equipment and areas as designated by management.
• Serve meals to residents in dining areas following portion control procedures.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Sanitary Practices

Ability to Handle Multiple Responsibilities

Attention to Detail

Job description

Dietary Aide

Long-Term Care Facility

Flexible and Evening Hours Available

Great benefits and work environment

Responsibilities of Dietary Aide:

• Run dishes and silverware through dish machine following proper procedures and provides excellent resident service within established guidelines
• Clean and maintain certain equipment and areas as designated by management
• Keep sufficient supply of china, silverware, trays, cups and glasses during service periods.
• Serves meals to residents in dining areas in accordance with established portion control procedures that are appetizing in appearance
• May be required to complete daily cleaning assignments that include but are not limited to cleaning up spilled food, drinks and broken dishes, unloading dishwasher and removing empty bottles and disposing of trash
• Participates in the departmental cleaning and recycling program
• Disposes of food and waste in accordance with facility / state guidelines

Requirements of Dietary Aide:

• Experience providing quality resident services including needs assessment, meeting quality standards, and evaluation of resident’s satisfaction
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, has ability to prioritize work and resolve emergencies as they may occur
• Working knowledge of sanitary practices relating to food handling
• Good communication skills and ability to effectively interact with others (residents and families)
• Ability to identify and report problems associated with the daily work routine and provide suggestions for correction of those problems
• Must perform dishwashing tasks
• Part Time and Full Time Openings Available for All Shifts and Food Service/ Dietary Aide:1 year
• Excellent Customer Service Skills and Attention to Details
• Good Attendance is Mandatory