Dietary Aide

River Edge Rehabilitation & Nursing; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Holiday pay (1.5x)

Overtime pay (1.5x)

Employee recognition

Daily pay

Job summary

Eastern Health Group is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in preparing and serving meals, and to maintain sanitary kitchen and dining areas under supervision. You will help check trays for diet accuracy and deliver meals to residents with attention to dietary needs.

The role requires good English communication, professionalism, and the ability to work in a team in a long-term care setting. Benefits include health/retirement plans and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Experience in hospital or long-term care dietary preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Highest level of professionalism with confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels and work well in a team.
• Customer service oriented with ability to work under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks.
• Check trays for menu and diet accuracy and preferences.
• Set up trays, deliver meals to residents, and maintain serving lines.
• Operate central tray service and identify food on general and modified diets.
• Stock and store food items and assist in inventory as needed.
• Maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness and sanitize equipment.
• Report hazards or issues to dietary leadership and participate in process improvements.

Skills

Verbal & written English

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Team communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem solving

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dietary Aide

Summary:

Assist in food preparation and serving; maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas under the supervision of the Dietary Director.

Benefits and Perks:

• Health Insurance
• Dental + Vison
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement through ECPI
• 1.5 Holiday Pay
• 1.5 Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week
• Employee recognition programs
• Daily Pay

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.
• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks.
• Assist in checking trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy.
• Set up trays and deliver meals to residents.
• Set up serving line with cold foods, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc. according to the menus and as instructed.
• Work on central tray service line, placing appropriate food on general and modified diet trays, as directed.
• Deliver loaded food carts to corridor and return unloaded carts to dish washing unit.
• Collect soiled trays and utensils from dining room tables and transport them to dish washing area.
• Wash dishes, clean equipment, wipe off dining room and worktables, clean utensils, pots and pans; mop floors in dietary, etc., as assigned.
• Clean and maintain kitchen and food preparation equipment, as assigned.
• Wash, sanitize, and store trays, dishes and utensils.
• Stock and store food items, as assigned.
• Maintain a level of food and supplies adequate for the next meal and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies.
• Report hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents, as necessary.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Experience in hospital or long-term care facility dietary department preferred.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.
• Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Moderate physical activity:
• Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be
• able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.
• Standing and/or walking for more than eight (8) hours per day.
• Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.

About Eastern Healthcare Group:

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people.We are committed to creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where staff develop meaningful relationships with residents and where exceptional patient outcomes are the standard.