Dietary Aide

The Arbors Assisted Living Residential Communities; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Employee Appreciation Programs

Job summary

The Arbors Assisted Living Residential Communities is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to assist in the kitchen and support the dietary department in an assisted living setting.

You will help with cleaning, sanitation, dishwashing, and daily kitchen upkeep while following health and safety guidelines and respecting residents' needs. The role promotes a clean, safe dining environment and collaborates with staff to deliver quality meals.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have demonstrated dietary experience.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of elders and disabled individuals.

Responsibilities

• Washes all dishes, cups, silverware, pots, and pans during breakfast, lunch, or dinner service.
• Performs daily mopping of floors in all kitchen areas per health department guidelines.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen work areas and equipment.
• Performs deep-cleaning of all kitchens and dining rooms following the Food Service Director's guidelines.
• Keeps dishwasher clean and ensures it remains in working order.
• Follows OSHA regulations and safety procedures when using equipment.

Skills

Dietary experience

Elder care sensitivity

Job description

The Dietary Aide assists the dietary department with all cleaning aspects of the kitchen in the assisted living community.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Appreciation Programs

Responsibilities:

• Washes all dishes, cups, silverware, pots, pans during Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner service
• Perform daily mopping of floors in all areas of the kitchen area per sanitary requirements by the Department of Public Health
• Help to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen work area and equipment, cleaning cookware nightly.
• Regularly conducts deep-cleaning of all kitchens including the Reflections kitchen, as well as the dining rooms, following the guidelines set forth by the Food Service Director
• Clean dishwasher and ensures that the dishwasher is always in working order
• Follow OSHA regulations and safety procedures when using equipment, lifting, bending, following OSHA Standards of “Stay Safe” in the commercial kitchen, reporting all personal accident or work-related injuries immediately adhering to reporting protocols and procedures

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have demonstrated dietary experience
• Must be sensitive to the needs of elders and disabled individuals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.