Dietary Aide

Ashe Services For Aging, Inc.; West Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashe Services For Aging, Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a dedicated food service aide to assist with food prep and dining service for residents. You will help with receiving, rotating, and storing products and ensure meals are presented appetizingly.

The role emphasizes delivering meals on time, supporting residents during meals, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment in compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work with older adult population.
• Follow Fire & Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving, rotation, and storage of products.
• Present food in an appetizing and attractive manner.
• Assist in fostering residents’ independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed.
• Ensure that food is delivered on time and in a pleasant manner.
• Visit with residents at each meal and ensure quality service.
• Encourage residents to participate in the food service program.
• Notify food service director of any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards.

Skills

Willingness to work with older adults

Fire & Safety procedures

Job description

Position Summary

Will assist with prepping of food as directed by cook.Will assist with clean up, dishes and keeping dining area clean as directed.

Primary Responsibilities

Food

1. Assist in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products.

Food Preparation and Dining Service

1. Present food in an appetizing and attractive manner.
2. Assist in fostering residents’ independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed.
3. Ensure that food is delivered on time and in a pleasant manner.
4. Visit with residents at each meal when available and ensure quality service.
5. Encourage residents to participate in the food service program.
6. Notify food service director of any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances.

Regulatory Compliance and Sanitation

1. Ensure compliance with all local health department regulations and the residence policies and procedures.
2. Maintain a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment.
3. Ensure proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work with older adult population
• Follow Fire & Safety procedures

Physical Job Requirements

To fulfill job requirements, employee must be able to perform key physical task for extended periods of time.Proper body mechanics and safety measures as prescribed by the residence must be used.

In a typical eight- hour day, employee will:

• Stand/walk up to eight hours a day
• Sit up to two hours a day
• Frequently support up to 30 pounds
• Frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequently kneel, bend, and reach