Dietary Aide

(Bridge Crest Post Acute) Bridge Crest SNF Healthcare, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Crest Post Acute is hiring a compassionate Dietary Aide to support residents with meals and nourishment. You will learn the food service routines quickly, set up meal trays, assist with service, and help maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a food handlers’ certificate. You will work in a team environment with other dietary staff and report to the dietary supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to read technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Strip down returned trays and wash dishes.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at shift start.
• Observe dishwasher water temperatures during cycles and operate dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors; keep refrigerators clean.

Skills

Read technical procedures

Read and follow recipes

Effective communication with managers

Basic math (fractions, percentages,\n

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handlers’ certificate

Job description

Now Hiring: Dietary Aide at Bridge Crest Post Acute Pay: $18–$24/hour

We’re looking for a compassionate, reliable Dietary Aide who is ready to make a difference and have a little fun while doing it. At Bridge Crest, we care for our residents like family—and treat our team the same way.

Essential Duties

• Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period
• Set up meal trays
• Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes
• Assist with serving the different meals
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift
• Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles
• Operate dishwasher
• Prepare nourishments and snacks
• Sweep and mop kitchen
• Carry out trash and garbage
• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner
• To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors
• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff
• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments

Supervisory Requirements

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent
• Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures
• Language Skills: Ability to read and follow recipes
• Language Skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• Reasoning Ability
• Ability to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate

Physical Demands

• Standing and /or walking very frequently
• Sitting occasionally
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently
• Talking and /or hearing very frequently
• Tasting and /or smelling very frequently
• Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.